THE EFFECT OF CORE EXERCISES ON TRANSDIAPHRAGMATIC PRESSURE

Abdominal exercises, such as sit ups and leg lifts, are used to enhance strength of the core muscles. An overlooked aspect of abdominal exercises is the compression the abdomen, leading to increased diaphragmatic work. We hypothesized that core exercises would produce a variety of transdiaphragmatic...

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Main Authors: Lisa M. Strongoli, Christopher L. Gomez, J. Richard Coast
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2010-06-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol9/n2/15/v9n2-15text.php