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Your abdominal muscles aren’t as strong as you’d like them to be. Luckily, this isn’t a permanent physical trait. You have the power to change it!
Read ahead to see two effective ways that you can strengthen your abdominal muscles:
Exercise
One of the best ways to strengthen your weak abdominal wall is to do abdominal exercises on a regular basis. Since you have a weak abdominal wall, you will want to slowly incorporate these exercises into your workout routine. You don’t want to jump into something too challenging — this is how injuries happen! Take it slow, and as you get comfortable, increase the difficulty and frequency of your exercises.
What exercises will help your abs? Here are a few things that you can try:
- Planks
- Side planks
- Push-ups
- Bridges
- Squats
- Mountain climbers
- Leg lifts
- Bicycle crunches
You should also do exercises that improve your other core muscles for added stability and support. These muscles are all connected. Strengthening all of them will yield better results than when you strengthen one of them.
Plastic Surgery
Another solution for a weakened abdominal wall is a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). During a tummy tuck, the surgeon will tighten the muscles in the abdominal wall. They will also remove any excess fatty tissue and skin from the area, which can be a real benefit for any men who have sagging skin around their belly after weight loss. The surgery should leave the patient with a smoother, stronger midsection than before.
A tummy tuck isn’t a replacement for a good exercise regimen. In fact, a tummy tuck should be paired with a healthy lifestyle. As long as you maintain a well-balanced diet and keep up with your exercise routine, you should be able to maintain the results of your tummy tuck long after you’ve recovered.
Where can you go for this? If you live in the Greater Toronto Area, you should book a consultation at the nearest GraceMed clinic. It’s the best place to get a tummy tuck in Toronto. They have world-class surgeons that prioritize the comfort of their patients before, during and after their surgeries.
Why Should You Strengthen Your Abdominal Wall?
A weak abdominal wall can come with a whole host of health problems. You’re more likely to have back pain. When your abdominal muscles aren’t strong enough to keep your torso upright and straight, your body will rely on the ligaments in your back to compensate. Over time, this will cause strain on your lower back and poor posture. Essentially the muscles at the front of your core need to be strong to help out the muscles in the back of it.
Another problem? A weak abdominal core can raise your chances of getting hernias and other injuries when you try to lift something heavy or jump into an exercise that’s too intense. If you get a hernia, you might need corrective surgery followed by a slow recovery. That time of inactivity will make it harder to strengthen your abdominal wall.
So, looking good isn’t the only motivator for working on your abs. As you can see, strengthening the area can help you avoid injuries and chronic health problems. You’ll feel better after making this change.
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This content is sponsored by Mike John.
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