K. Sell, J. Ghigiarelli, J. Kitsos, S. Pletz, K. Lengel, N. D’Agostino
The benefits associated with strength training for the abdominal and low back musculature are well established. Commercially available abdominal training devices are common features within exercise facilities, however there is considerable debate over the efficacy of such devices to elicit abdominal muscle recruitment and activation greater than conventional modalities.
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| National Strength and Conditioning National Conference 2010 Lee Brandon, CSCS with Research Doctors from Hofstra University |
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the abdominal and low back muscle activation generated ruing common abdominal exercises using an abdominal device [the AB-Inforcer, (AI) and a conventional exercise mat (MT)}.
