Deep core activation (not just surface abs) Passing the dumbbell forces your transverse abdominis to fire — the muscle that: Flattens the belly Supports the spine Protects against back pain Lower belly strength without crunching The knee lift targets the lower abs safely, making it ideal if you: Avoid crunches Have sensitive neck or back Are rebuilding core strength after 40 ✅️ Improves hip flexor control (not dominance) Because you’re seated and slow: Hips work with the core, not instead of it

Time is running out, we start Monday Oct 20th comment “core” to sign up! If your ab workouts are giving you breadloaf abs 🍞 instead of strength… this is why 👇 If your midline muscles, your rectus, bulge out, it’s an indication that the deep core (TVA) isn’t helping anchor those muscles down. This breadloafing or doming is lacking deep core activation and pushing pressure onto those muscles, perpetuating weakness. Exercises that emphasize on over crunching can exacerbate this pattern. And press