Denise Chakoian, certified trainer and founder of CORE Cycle and Fitness LaGree, describes the stomach vacuum as a “breathing-based training movement that targets the transverse abdominis (TVA), the ...

Achieving a flat stomach involves more than just endless crunches—it requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both muscle development and fat reduction. The abdominal region consists of ...

The stomach vacuum exercise contracts your deepest abdominal muscle. You can do this exercise in multiple positions, including lying down or standing. Despite its name, a stomach vacuum isn’t a ...

"Suck in your stomach" is a mantra we’ve heard so often around achieving good posture and a good figure that it’s become automatic for many people to constantly tighten their abs. But it turns out ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Panel A shows the microscopic myoarchitecture of the circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the lower esophageal sphincter and stomach. The circular muscle fibers of the esophagus cross each other ...

Abdominal bracing is an exercise motion that you’ve likely encountered and performed, whether you realize it or not. It’s the movement that’s implied when your coach, fitness instructor, or physical ...

A growing awareness of an unofficial medical condition termed Hourglass Syndrome is prompting health experts to warn against the common practice of habitually sucking in the stomach. This widespread ...