Finding support from the lower abdominals is the foundation for EVERYTHING. Together with the side abdominals they connect your pelvis and ribcage to give you a ‘stacked position’. This is vital if you want to be able to stabilize yourself without overusing your lower back, hipflexors and neck in life as well as in training.
In this mini practice we work on sensing lower abs with a very deliberate the exhalation and keeping some tone during the inhalation.
- A mat.
- A Pillow
- A rolled up towel
- A book large enough o fit both feet
- A small ball or roll of toilet paper
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