What Exercises Work the Rectus Abdominis

Forearm Plank. The forearm plank is a staple in core workouts. … Reverse Crunch. The reverse crunch is part of most killer lower ab workout programs. … Scissor Flutter Kicks. Scissor flutter kicks require you to engage your core muscles, including your rectus abdominis, so that you can flutter your legs up and down. … Toe Taps.

What exercise that works the rectus abdominis muscle and the oblique?

The bicycle crunch is one of the best exercises for targeting both your rectus abdominis muscle and your obliques — the muscles on the sides of your core.

What is the rectus abdominis?

The rectus abdominis muscles are a pair of long, straight muscles that flex the spine and tighten the intra-abdominal wall. They arise from the symphysis pubis and the pubic crest and insert on the linea alba and at the fifth, sixth, and seventh costal cartilages.