With step-by-step instructions for engaging the core and strengthening your abdomen and lower back.
If youve spent any time on fitness TikTok lately, you might be wondering, what are stomach vacuums?
This is also known as the supine position.
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Discuss with a healthcare provider how to do these exercises if you have back issues.
Kneeling Ab Vacuum
The final variation is to do the exercise kneeling or standing.
Standing Ab Vacuum
The most challenging way to do the ab vacuum is while standing.
Benefits of Stomach Vacuum Workout
The stomach vacuum engages your transverse abdominis.
This muscle runs from your ribs to your pelvis, wrapping from front to back.
It supports your core in the same way that wearing a supportive belt can.
When you do the ab exercise, the muscle should contract away from your fingers.
It wraps around the area from the ribs down to the pelvis, much like a large belt.
Thats normal, since your muscles arent used to being engaged in this way.
This will give your muscles time to recover between sets.
Should Anyone Not Do Stomach Vacuum Exercises?
The stomach vacuum exercise is generally safe.
Summary
The stomach vacuum is an exercise thats had a lot of attention on social media lately.
However, this way of engaging the transverse abdominis is nothing new.
Incorporating the stomach vacuum into your days can help keep you strong and healthy.
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