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Tranverse Abdominis



















Though not as meddlesome as the Hip Flexor and Piriformis Muscles (See PowerWire #’s 23,31) The Transverse Abdominis Muscle of the Core is remarkably important to stabilize the spine, flatten the abdomen and power the body!!



Just the facts




  • Transverse Abdominis is the deepest layer of the abdominal muscles.
  •  It is known as the “corset muscle” because it envelops and contains the core’s contents!

  • Transverse abdominis arises out of the inguinal ligament at the pelvis and the inner lip of the hip bone;


  • Tranverse abdominis fibers reach into the thoraco-lumbar fascia connecting hip and the lowest rib
  • T.A. joins the upper level abdominal muscles at the midline of the abdomen in a central ligament reaching down to the crest of the pubic bone….. AND (this is big) ….
  • Transverse Abdominis reaches into the inner surfaces of the lower six ribs where it INTERDIGITATES (there’s a nice anatomy word) with the diaphragm.

 The Study of Anatomy only begins with the origins and insertions of muscles. The art is knowing:

  • How Muscles move and connect.
  • Absorb, Create and dissipate force, &…
  • How the function (or dysfunction) of one muscle has far reaching effect somewhere else




Now It’s Time for The Rest of the Story






Transverse Abdominis is So Important Because it Makes the Breathing-Strength Connection – a key to Staying Muscularly Young!!

  • Transverse Abdominis literally intertwines with the Diaphragm. This way, lung/diaphragm power immediately compresses the abdominal muscles
  • Since the core is basically a ball of water (intestines, stomach, etc), compression BUILDS HYDRAULIC FORCE within the Core!!
  • Core Hydraulic Force born of the breath is released out the Sacro-Iliac Joint to the Hips and/or out the Obliques to the Shoulders and Hands to amplify muscle power!




















Without this Breath to Core Power, the Human Body would be dramatically weaker!!






                

 Solving the Mystery of Air
Transverse Abdominis helps settle the age old debate over when to breath during exercise…The answer is:
                        It doesn’t matter!!

 Any Rhythmic Breathing during training is amazing core work! This is why



boxers,








dancers








and climbers have such well developed midsections without doing traditional abdominal exercises!!!


Know Breathing
The Transverse Abdominis, the Corset of the Core, is conditioned (and conditions us!) by assisting respiration while powering the rest of the body!

 Below, Mr Preventer trains Transverse Abdominis (and flattens his belly) by focusing on doing 5 SERENE BREATHES as he executes a fabulous side plank drill….He also needs to straighten up his workout room!!




Transverse Abdominis Keeps Lungs and Core Connected







  • You Should Get Connected Too  - with RanksAcademy!!
  • Learn Transverse Abdominis Breathing Technique for Flexibility, Strength and Core Training
  • Check the RanksAcademy Event Schedule for the Be Your Own Personal Trainer Workshops This Spring and Breath Easy!!

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