Core Activation
Written By Josefina Canepa
Muscles used in this exercise
Transverse Abdominus
Purpose
Activate core muscles that stabilise the lower spine and hip bones
To do this exercise
place your fingers on the front of your hip bone, and slide them 2 inches diagonally down towards the middle
tighten your core muscle by drawing belly button down, you should feel a deep muscle tightening below your fingers
make sure you are not using your ab muscle as if you are doing an abdominal crunch
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Josefina Canepa
Josefina specialises in sports injury management and paediatric physiotherapy, using techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and dry needling.
Outside of work, she enjoys weight lifting and going to restaurants serving South American cuisine.
She is caring, cheerful and professional.