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Transverse Abdominis

Muscle Information

Description

The deepest core muscle providing abdominal compression and spinal stability.

Origin

top of the hip bone, inguinal ligament, thoracolumbar fascia, upper ribs 7-12

Insertion

Linea alba, pubic area

Primary Actions

Abdominal compression, trunk joint stabilization, forced expiration

Also Known As

tva, deep abs

Primary Target Exercises

Exercises that primarily work the Transverse Abdominis(1 exercises)

Transverse Abdominis+1

Bodyweight

Front Plank

The front plank is a fundamental isometric exercise that targets the entire core while also engaging the shoulders and glutes. It builds core stability and endurance.

Isolation

Secondary Target Exercises

Exercises where Transverse Abdominis works as a secondary muscle(1 exercises)

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Transverse Abdominis

Muscle Information

Description

The deepest core muscle providing abdominal compression and spinal stability.

Origin

top of the hip bone, inguinal ligament, thoracolumbar fascia, upper ribs 7-12

Insertion

Linea alba, pubic area

Primary Actions

Abdominal compression, trunk joint stabilization, forced expiration

Also Known As

tva, deep abs

Primary Target Exercises

Exercises that primarily work the Transverse Abdominis(1 exercises)

Transverse Abdominis+1

Bodyweight

Front Plank

The front plank is a fundamental isometric exercise that targets the entire core while also engaging the shoulders and glutes. It builds core stability and endurance.

Isolation

Secondary Target Exercises

Exercises where Transverse Abdominis works as a secondary muscle(1 exercises)

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Transverse Abdominis

Primary Target Exercises

Front Plank

Secondary Target Exercises

Transverse Abdominis

Primary Target Exercises

Front Plank

Secondary Target Exercises

Machine Kneeling Twist

Machine Kneeling Twist