How can I prevent an abdominal muscle strain (pulled stomach muscle)?

How can I prevent an abdominal muscle strain (pulled stomach muscle)?

Giving your abdominal muscles a rest from certain activities can lower your chances of pulling a stomach muscle. You can also:

• Ask for help when lifting heavy items.
• Try Pilates, yoga or other exercises to regularly stretch the abdominal muscles.
• Strengthen abdominal exercises by doing planks and other exercises that work the core muscles.
• Warm up your muscles before vigorous physical activity, and do cool-down exercises afterward.