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Can laughing really hard actually work out your abs?
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Yes: You better laugh for a while, though! laughter serves many purposes, and likely supports our mental health more than our physical health. Laughter does typically cause contraction of the abdominal muscles and the muscles between the ribs. If you can laugh enough to cause sore abs, then good for you!
Answered 10/4/2016
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