Side-stretching poses lengthen the muscles between the ribs and pelvis, including parts of the low back, and open the sides ...

Studies on respiratory muscle fatigue have focused on the diaphragm (DIA). We have found, however, that maximal static inspiratory pleural pressure (Pi max) is limited by the strength of the ...

Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...