Often, we equate core strengthening to doing numerous crunches and sit ups. While this does work part of your core, I think the more important core muscles are the lower abdominal muscles – your transverse abdominis. This is the deep abdominal muscle and is your spine stabilizer. I like to say that it acts like a corset for your spine. Strengthening this muscle will help to stabilize and support your back and is often what helps relieve low back pain.
- The Pelvic Tilt – Lie flat on your back and rotate your pelvis backwards, pushing your back against the floor. You should feel your stomach muscles tighten and core engage.
2. Pelvic Tilt with Marches – Keep your back flat on the ground and core engaged and lift one leg up to your chest. Lift the other leg to your chest and then lower one at a time to the ground.
