If you want a strong core, you have to workallyour core muscles.
But focusing on your transverse abdominislocated beneath your obliquescan help you build well-balanced core strength.
(It doesnt actually attach to your spine though.)
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Lefkowith offers two suggestions for making sure youre targeting the important but hidden muscles.
you’re able to also try bracing to get it working.
That reflexive tightening engages your abdominal muscles correctly.
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Aim to create that sensation the next time you do core or compound exercises.
These work on core stability, and they activate the glutes as you work your abs, says Lefkowith.
Anydeadlift variationwill actually work your transverse abdominis, says Fagan.
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Like with the deadlift, any kind ofsquat variationwill work your transverse abdominis, says Fagan.
Your core needs to remain tight and engaged as you lower down with the weight and push back up.
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