Your abdominal muscles are strong bands of muscles lining the walls of your abdomen (trunk of your body i.e. the front of your body). They’re located toward the front of your body, between your ribs and your pelvis.
The five main muscles in your abdomen are:
- Rectus abdominis.
- Pyramidalis.
- External obliques.
- Internal obliques.
- Transversus abdominis.
Functions
Your abdominal muscles have many important roles, including supporting your trunk, helping with movement and holding your organs in place.
Together with your back muscles, your abdominal muscles make up your “core” muscles. They help protect your spine and keep your body stable and balanced.
