Your journey to getting shredded doesn't involve just situps and planks. Your midsection can power so much more.

A pulled or strained abdominal muscle — which some people call the stomach muscle — can occur during exercise, heavy lifting, and other activities. Ice packs, stretches, and pain relief ...

Stretches for lower back pain can help ease discomfort ... "primarily targets the rectus abdominis or upper abdominal muscles," says Hess. The movement also strengthens the transverse abdominis—a deep ...