Ab Exercises - ACE Fitness
common abdominal exercises, ranking them best to worst. The Study. Led by Peter Francis, Ph.D., researchers recruited 30 healthy women and men to
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MAY/JUNE 2001ACE FITNESSMATTERS
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ACE-COMMISSIONED STUDY
How to do the
Top Ab Exercises
CorrectlyUpper
vs.
LowerActivity in Rectus Abdominus
and Activity in Obliques
nrecent years, a
host of infomercial
products and exer-
cise videos have
preyed on people"s
desire for a toned
midsection. And
many avid exercisers are quick to share
their own favorite recipes for abdomi-
nal success. But what is the best, most
efficient route to tighter abs? A recent
study conducted by the Biomechanics
Lab at San Diego State University
reveals a unique look at 13 of the most
common abdominal exercises, ranking
them best to w
orst.
The Study
Led by Peter Francis, Ph.D.,
researchers recruited 30 healthy
