Strong abs are the hallmark of many athletes. A strong center helps to execute plays out on the field, track or water.

The floor wiper is popular in advanced workout routines, but isn't for everyone. It's a difficult move that will build strength in the core.

A six-pack may be achievable in a month if you're already relatively lean. It'll require extraordinary work in the kitchen and gym to achieve your goal.

Your lower abs are really just the bottom portion of the rectus abdominis muscle. Certain exercises will emphasize this area more than others.

P90X, the popular DVD workout program, has its own ab workout that promises to get you a defined middle.

A pulled abdominal muscle can be uncomfortable, or outright painful. Exercises that involve quick twisting are often the culprit.

A little bit of shaking is a normal part of strenuous exercise. Push yourself until you feel a shake, and then take a break so your muscles can recharge.

There are simple stomach-tightening exercises that can indeed contribute significantly to the muscle tone of your abdominal wall.

No matter how long it has been since having your last baby, you can always work on correcting diastasis recti.

A traditional crunch or sit-up can cause compression to the discs in your spine, causing them to bulge and press on nerves.

Everyone expels gas, but it can build up during exercise and release when you squeeze and compress your stomach during abs workouts.

The stomach vacuum, when practiced regularly, trains your transverse abdominis. This deep abdominal muscle contributes to ab strength.