Your Abs Do WHAT When You Exhale?
My secret weapon for a stronger core & pelvic floor
Did you know you take roughly 20,000 breaths EVERY DAY? 😮💨
Each inhale delivers oxygen your body needs,
while every exhale helps remove carbon dioxide.
But here’s something you might NOT know:
👉 Your breath does a whole lot more than keep you alive!
Your diaphragm—the powerful muscle responsible for breathing—is also a key player in your deep core stability system.
Working alongside your abdominal muscles and pelvic floor,
your diaphragm helps manage pressure inside your abdomen, supporting your spine as you move.
And when you learn to coordinate your breath with your core muscles,
you can improve how effectively they work together during exercise.
Ready to put your breath to work for a stronger core?
JUST ONE THING
Feel more connected to your deep core muscles by breathing OUT!
Your JUST ONE THING to Engage Your Core Better
Exhale Firmly
A strong, controlled exhale can help activate your deep abdominal muscles, creating more stability through your spine and pelvis.
Ever notice how your abs work when you’re blowing up a balloon? 🎈
✨ That’s your breath and core working together!
Put that connection to work:
✔️ During balance exercises like birddogs: Exhale slowly and firmly to help steady your body.
✔️ During dead bugs or supine toe taps: Exhale as you extend or lower your leg to help keep your trunk stable.
✔️ During squats or push-ups: Exhale through the hardest part of the movement as you push yourself back up to make your trunk more stable.
The goal isn’t to squeeze harder or hold your breath.
It’s to coordinate your breathing with your movement.
Give it a try—you may be surprised how much more CONNECTED and in control your core feels!
Check out this video 👇 to see these breathing tips in practice.
How to Breathe During Core Exercises
- Exhale firmly to engage transversus abdominis, diaphragm & pelvic floor
- Feels like a corset bracing your core tightly
- When you exhale, your core is the strongest, so exhale firmly through hardest part of the movement
Extra Tip: When exhaling firmly, your belly should contract into a flat and firm position, not a “sucked in” or hollow position.
Did You Know...
- Your breath can influence your nervous system. Slow, steady breathing—especially with longer exhales—can help your body shift into a calmer state. Faster breathing can increase alertness and arousal.
- Your diaphragm and pelvic floor are a team. In fact, when learning how to perform a proper kegel exercise (pelvic floor contraction), you should exhale out while drawing your pelvic floor up.
- Your core deserves a little TLC! Want a simple, structured way to strengthen your core? Try my FREE 5-Day Core Tune Up and start building stength and control from the inside out. 👉5 Day Core Tune Up
Until next week... Be strong💪
