Ribcage Strengthening?

I did a search on the various Training Discussion forums, and saw lots of threads on ribcage injuries, cracked ribs/etc, but none that seemed to match my basic question... so here it goes.

After rolling my ribs are always a little sore.. not painful/tender, but a little sore. (presumably from things like Knee-to-belly, being in a tight guard, body triangles, etc. )

So my question is 'Is there some set of exercises that will strengthen the muscles around the ribcage?' Oblique situps? DumbBell Pullovers?

Thanks in advance.

[Revok]

Lo, direct thine seeing-orbs thusly...

Catalogue of Core/Abdominal/Oblique Exercises

Thanks revok. So is that the answer then? --> "Strengthen thine abs. Strengthen thine ribcage"?

[Revok]

I think so, especially as regards any lateral and rotational core movements as they tend to incorporate the intercostals. Of course the best method of protecting your giblets is probably a thick layer of fat...

[Happnin' Mojo]

Sit ups with thai pads hitting against your stomach is supposed to work, also medecine ball drops.....

[Poseidon9]

Condition the obliques/intercostals so that they will absorb the impact instead of your fragile bones.

Looks like I am beefing up my ab workout then. Thanks all.