Appropriate abdominal strength exercises: A tool for the prevention of lumbago
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https://doi.org/10.15359/mhs.1-1.1Keywords:
Abdominal muscles and valsalvaAbstract
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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