How Do You Massage Lateral Abdominal Muscles For Martial Artists?
A strong core is vital to good martial arts, and in pursuit of such martial artists often overwork their abs and obliques. The core contains some of the largest muscles of your body, and as such is capable of taking enormous punishment. It also means however, that it is slower to repair and recover from overwork than smaller muscles. Abdominal massage, like every other massage, should be part of every serious martial artist’s repertoire. It can be a wonderful asset for any warm-up routine, allowing greater flexibility, deeper stretches and a higher degree of fluidity and ease of motion. Incorporating massage into your post-workout routine or cool-down process can aid muscle recovery times, prevent muscle fatigue and stress, and significantly reduces the injury risks. Massage of the lateral abdominal muscles should be accompanied by upper and lower abdominal massage for greatest effect. Read on to learn how to massage lateral abdominal muscles for martial artists. Take a small amount (a
