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What is Rectus Abdominis?
The front ab muscle that forms the six-pack and flexes the spine.
In context
Rectus Abdominis is a key concept in anatomy. The front ab muscle that forms the six-pack and flexes the spine. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related anatomy terms
Common questions.
What does rectus abdominis mean?
The front ab muscle that forms the six-pack and flexes the spine.
What category does rectus abdominis belong to?
Rectus Abdominis is a term from anatomy in strength and fitness training. Browse more anatomy terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does rectus abdominis matter for training?
Understanding rectus abdominis helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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