AbMat recently launched the Ab Bench Pad, their latest innovation in ab training. Compared to the original AbMat, it’s five inches longer and nearly four inches taller, delivering a deeper stretch on the abs and supporting the spine through a greater range of motion.

Five paired muscles make up the anterolateral compartment of the abdominal wall, including the rectus abdominis, internal oblique, external oblique, transversus abdominis, and a lesser-known muscle that you might not even have…

AEL is based on the understanding that a muscle is able to exert more force (+20-50%) during a lengthening contraction than the reciprocal shortening contraction. In other words, it’s easier to lower a load than it is to lift it.

The sit-up and the crunch are commonly performed exercises for targeting the rectus abdominis (RA) muscles, a.k.a. the six-pack muscles . . .

We considered all the variables that make a gym “hardcore” and constructed a list of the ten hardest gyms in the States.

If you’re a meathead, gym bunny or fitness freak planning a visit to the Big Apple soon — do not fret — I have your gym search covered. Listed are my top choices for day pass gyms.