Appropriate abdominal strength exercises: A tool for the prevention of lumbago

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https://doi.org/10.15359/mhs.1-1.1

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Abdominal muscles and valsalva

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to analyze the technique traditionally used in abdominal exercises in order to give alternatives that would guarantee a correct risk-free execution. In addition, some recommendations are provided that would help prescribe abdominal exercises for health purposes.

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2004-09-24

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2004): Movimiento Humano y Salud

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Scientific Articles

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Alvarez Bogantes, C. (2004). Appropriate abdominal strength exercises: A tool for the prevention of lumbago. MHSalud: Revista En Ciencias Del Movimiento Humano Y Salud, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.15359/mhs.1-1.1