With summer around the corner, some people are working overtime to get their abs in the best shape.
Strong abs support our upper body, keep back pain at bay and enhance most physical activities.
A study sponsored by the American Council on Exercise recently compared and ranked 13 common abdominal exercises. The study conducted by researchers at San Diego State University involved 30 healthy women and men 20-45, ranging from occasional to daily exercisers. Muscle activity was monitored using electromyography equipment. Bicycle maneuver 2. Captain's chair 3.