Abdominals: meaning, definitions and examples

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abdominals

 

[ ˌæbˈdɒmɪnəlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

muscles

The abdominal muscles are a group of muscles located in the abdomen. They play a crucial role in supporting the trunk, assisting in breathing, and protecting the internal organs.

Synonyms

abs, core muscles

Examples of usage

  • The abdominals are often targeted in exercises like crunches and planks.
  • Strong abdominals can help improve posture and prevent lower back pain.

Translations

Translations of the word "abdominals" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abdominais

🇮🇳 पेट की मांसपेशियां

🇩🇪 Bauchmuskeln

🇮🇩 otot perut

🇺🇦 прес

🇵🇱 mięśnie brzucha

🇯🇵 腹筋 (ふっきん)

🇫🇷 abdominaux

🇪🇸 abdominales

🇹🇷 karın kasları

🇰🇷 복근

🇸🇦 عضلات البطن

🇨🇿 břišní svaly

🇸🇰 brušné svaly

🇨🇳 腹肌 (fù jī)

🇸🇮 trebušne mišice

🇮🇸 kviðvöðvar

🇰🇿 құрсақ бұлшықеттері

🇬🇪 მუცლის კუნთები

🇦🇿 qarın əzələləri

🇲🇽 abdominales

Etymology

The word 'abdominals' originates from the Latin word 'abdominis', which means 'belly'. The concept of abdominal muscles has been present in human anatomy for centuries, with ancient civilizations recognizing the importance of core strength. Over time, the term 'abdominals' has become commonly used in fitness and health contexts to refer to the muscles in the abdominal region.