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TAB's Level 1 - Initiation Crook Lying
Rehab
Workout Steps
- Steps 1
Engage the trunk muscles to stiffen the spine
- Steps 2
Now, exhale and draw the belly button towards your spine
- Steps 3
Your abdominals should contract
- Steps 4
Keep the tension in the lower abdomen
- Steps 5
Hold and breathe while still contracting the abdominals
- Steps 6
You may find it easier to feel the abdominals contract using your fingers just inside the hip bones
- Steps 7
Do not lift the rib cage
- Steps 8
Breath normally and hold for a count of 10 seconds
- Steps 9
Then come to the starting position.
Preparation
Transversus Abdominus (TAB's) is a muscle responsible for providing your lower back and pelvis with stability. It is important to learn how to turn this muscle on and initiate before performing other core exercises. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. This is the starting position.