Unlike many viral challenges, the stomach vacuum has roots in traditional fitness practices. According to sports medicine specialist Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, it’s like “a biceps curl for your abs,” ...
The hashtag #stomachvacuum has more than 100 million views on TikTok, but what exactly is the “stomach vacuum” meant to do? Are there safety risks that come with it? Does it actually work?
An abdominal muscle strain is an injury to one of the muscles of the abdominal wall. It can be caused by a sports injury, overuse, or poor muscle conditioning. Also called a pulled muscle, a muscle ...