How To Strengthen Your Transverse Abdominal Muscle

[@lukedunn6107]

This is so underrated! Breathing and ribcage positioning isn’t talked about enough. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🫡

[@sandygrungerson1177]

"zomg breathing is so literally arguably underrated"

[@trisharai7032]

Yes and it helps a lot for mommy pouch also after c section

[@livingLge]

Him: "If you have made it this far, your shit's weak!" Me: "Fk you buddy!" Keeps watching...

[@stacielivinthedream8510]

😂😂😂

[@toscar22link10]

been searching the web all day for this, finally someone who explained this in a way that makes sense to my brain

[@LouiseSommerfeld]

WOW!! Thank you for this exercise that combines breathing and transverse abdominal muscles. Have just discovered MOVEU. This guy is a Master Teacher! Everyone will benefit from watching this video. He hits every possible angle of proper healthy breathing and how the TA muscle is intricately completely involved in breathing and necessary in the whole process. I have never heard of the connection before even when learning Yoga breathing which constantly stresses proper breathing! I have been a shallow breather all of my life, have listened to or watched how to breathe but never really got it. I learned early in life to contract or hold in my stomach every minute of my life. I became athletic and never learned this. Although I managed to do well in many respects, I had limited endurance and never knew why. Conversely I have spent many hours exercising my stomach muscles and never connected breathing with tightening the TA muscles. Combining with the transverse abdominal muscles, it makes so much more sense to me. This is an outstanding educational video.

[@carolinejane61]

One of the best explanations of how to find and strengthen your TA.. Hilarious instructions but at the same time very precise. I've subscribed .

[@_JustARandomDude]

I accidentally stumbled upon this channel and now I'm subscribed

[@nawalelghandour9512]

Me too

[@joohara1985]

me too! Brilliant channel : )

[@ReneCajelo-jw5pv]

Same here😊

[@mariethornton3123]

Same how lucky are we !

[@rodgerq]

This is gold!! I have all the symptoms. Tight traps, low back pain, all of it! My TVA were burning within seconds doing this.

[@debryweintz2187]

"Your shit is week. It's been week for 15 years!!!" LOL, I can't stop laughing!!! You're intensely awesome man. I wish people loved what they do as much as you do! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 🙂🙃😂🤣🙏

[@stacielivinthedream8510]

And, "You breathe like a mouse," lol 😂😂😂

[@Whatuwaitin4]

Finally a video that explains TA muscle activation in a simple and genious way.. thank you!

[@larry7463]

81 yrs old and exactly what Ive been needing for low back pain, walking bent over and just Plain bad posture!

[@ReneCajelo-jw5pv]

I've known the correct breathing but this is the best presentation I've seen. Kudos. 😊

[@MajewskiMarcin]

Actually, this is very good video about very important topic in powerlifting. Visualization and explanation was very easy to understand. These cues are very important and will be very beneficial especially for people, who lift heavy weights. Yours channel, for sure, is not first one talking about topic of role of correct breathing technique, but describes it in a best visual way. Thank you very much.

[@krisnareddy8528]

Super job! Excellent!!

[@createwithconfidence8094]

I'm off to teach 6 people in a pilates reformer class. I love this video. Too many people don't deeply enough to engage the deep abdominals, even though I teach breath at the beginning of most sessions. I tell people to make the noise during exhale. Don't be self-conscious.

[@walkingthrough8304]

This guy is really good he knows what he's talking about and he is really passionate about it. You have a new suscriptor!

[@laurenmcleod1871]

This is such an educational and hilarious video. Love it

[@janetdecardenas3469]

I love how hilarious Dr. Mike is. He makes learning this stuff even more rewarding!

[@cjview7398]

Phenomenal video. All of the breathing is what we are taught in Yoga. You remind me of a Yoga teacher. Thank you so much for this!

[@KingpinsMindset]

So, laughing is working out this muscle? 😁

[@ea2620]

Wow!!! This was the best video I seen with the explanation. Well done.

[@rachelsanford9295]

I'm 48 and only last year through PT did I realize what it meant to activate your core! It's the damn TVA--like why does no one explain this?! Anyway, great video and gave me a deeper understanding and a reminder that if I don't strengthen my shit, ie do my excercise, my back/thigh issue I had will come back.

[@TedWheeler-k2d]

I have a weak transverse abdominals. A forward pelvic tilt, and one tight/weak hip flexor thats driving me crazy with hip imbalance. I hope this breathing stuff helps. Best instruction I’ve seen.

[@Sun-gz6um]

Awesome. Thanks for teaching, how to breathe and improve oxygen! I feel so tired and stiff while sitting. Also after food. I'm able to do this breathing when sitting. Thanks again from India.

[@davidmartins6747]

Thanks so much. This was very informative and shed light on what some martial art experts are doing when using breathing techniques

[@HVO2024]

I like to refer to it as our natural "girdle"... lol! It's fantastic muscle and I love that you're emphasizing the importance and how magical this muscle can be when strengthened... 💪

[@sumeethbk]

Thankyou for such a great informative and helpful video... I request you to please recommend the number of sets and reps that should be done on a daily basis...

[@joyfulgirl2009]

You have been so awesome to learn from I gain great strides with every exercise you give for low back disk problems with sciatica I’ve been in insane debilitating pain constant acute episodes most of the week been going on for months when I started physical therapy the exercises like clam shell really sent me into more pain with the glutes and sides. Ok today is a little better so I’m able to practice these..it’s a bad flare up I had shingles and ever since then it’s been irritated and pain beyond what I can explain. But what I wanted to say is how useful these are but also how much I love your energy i love the demonstrations with the body paint and I think you’re hilarious and it means a lot to make me laugh when I’m in this kind of pain so just, thank you, thank you, thank you. I am working with entire structural change. It’s intense.

[@MoveU]

These two blogs might also help with your learning. moveu.com/blogs/news/what-causes-sciatica-pain-and-how-to-get-rid-of-it-it-s-not-a-mystery

[@MoveU]

moveu.com/blogs/news/10-exercises-to-relieve-sacroiliac-joint-pain

[@joyfulgirl2009]

Thank you so much! I ended up finding out today the pain isn’t from the lower spine but rather a tumor growing next to the spinal cord more near L2 and 3 I believe. I have to decide tomorrow on operating. I’d been in so many ERs with agonizing pain and every time the staff would be worse..eventually telling me don’t bother showing up at the ER. Even when I came there with bowl and urine problems. When I couldn’t walk..AT ALL. Most intense pressure shooting down my leg got an ambulance they sent me home again..never doing an MRI at that hospital. And I was beating myself up believing I could exercise it away..with gradually building movement and strength. By doing a water fast for 10 days hoping that would get the swelling down. Lost 30 pounds in 3 months but the ER never looked at my weight they did not get my weight ever. But I guess the growth may have been there a long time, maybe since birth. I’ll look forward to doing my rebuilding with your videos because they are great exercises very helpful but I guess the mass they’ll be putting me on the table. Aye. Freaking out some

[@angbt55]

My low back already feels better in the sitting position. Thank you

[@dannyonvanfleeren7177]

Ok, i seriously appreciate the visual representation of the muscles along with the explanation

[@steveliveshere]

The breathing bit is excellent

[@mimicosplayv4594]

I was instantly light headed trying this at work. Downloaded the app immediately

[@amyfield9711]

Poor Ty 😅 Best. Explanation. Ever.

[@ssc_1]

Thank you for this great service. It's a treat to see ppl who knows their stuff

[@melan8edgoddess251]

You’re HILARIOUS! My shit is definitely weak 😂😭 today that ends tho!! ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@MoveU]

Get it!!!

[@cinemasteve85]

Same! Lol

[@janetdecardenas3469]

I totally agree. 💥

[@baemeragi7025]

I've just done a plank without back pain for this 1st time, thank you 😭

[@MaatTehuti_Dr_Clark_PsyD]

Fantastic! He always manages to upset my laughter to learning ratio beautifully 🙏🏾❤️‍🔥🙏🏾

[@CarlettaSims]

New to channel and hallelujah great demo 2022 Diagnosed with acute renal failure and multiple Myolyma well the chemo injection go direct into my core muscles over time has caused weakness and posture shoulder and neck is forward. But labs are good and I don't need chemo anymore now I can get my body strength back

[@DTV_Matt_M_w_M]

dopeeee video!! I learn so much from you guys. I do a lot of what you teach for myself, and my clients. You guys are epic!

[@leonardoferes5219]

Great video!! I like the explanation, this kind of excercice are like the flobility guys does, very cool excercises!!

[@macweber]

Probably the most entertaining TA training videos ever 😂

[@nicknick8160]

Love it bro! Great way to teach a class.

[@lunaluna2065]

Seriously, Love this. Ur information, shirtless dude, and ur energy!! 😂

[@miltonwelch4177]

While I immensely appreciate the obviously knowledgeable info provided and, even, understand, up to the point, the passion and desire to convey the message I can not escape the fact that is exactly how my wife,a preschool teacher, talks to her kids. As far as I know no 4-5 y/o is concerned about their abdominal muscles and their improvement.

[@miltonwelch4177]

@@sourceofallevil "....that is exactly how my wife,a preschool teacher, talks to her kids." Capishe?

[@BillyJeanIsNotMyMother]

4 year old brings your wife a drawing... "Your shit is weak, Tommy!"

[@kudos65]

your shits week makes you the realest person on the internet. great video

[@nomorepain4you]

How often this exercise should be done and how many repetitions?

[@angiedamian681]

Amazing! Great content! Thank you.😊

[@aoanders]

A lot of superb TVA info! Thanks😊

[@davisji65]

I LOVE your content. I’m a massage therapist and my daughter is a nursing student. Such useful information to help my client and A&P students!

[@SuzannahHoliday]

This guy is a legend! 🤩

[@buddy3892]

This really helped today

[@foundingfather4266]

Great information and you’re a great presenter. Keep grinding my friend!

[@cattyhatty7574]

I only been doin these 4days and my stomach dont hang out no more! These are legit game changer. I was wondering why bodybuilders made their self look anorexic* when posing so i googled and now im on trac, this instructor wildn bit handsy eh😂😅

[@MrTidx90]

😹

[@susey38]

I'm high on Oxygen now😂 feeling dizzy 😵 Excellent exercise, thanks! 😊

[@dolayesoul]

How many sets and reps did you do daily

[@thairk]

Very good explained. Thank you!

[@seashellz321]

I needed this.

[@Jerry16776]

Your animations are terrific.. wondering if you’ve done any that addresses the nervous system? Also anything for expanding rib cage after a lobectomy?

[@ericktippett4158]

Personal care providers say absolutely NOTHING about this until WE bring the symptoms to THEIR attention. By then we have to go into therapy or surgical corrective procedure! Medical colleges need to update their training curriculums.

[@G4mer_D4d]

Skateboarding eventually developed all my core muscles. Foot and ankle and skeletal alignment comes with it. I did the visual and I just bent over and touched my toes.i transvered

[@mariaobazs4649]

3 part yoga breath, will teach you how to breathe properly and remedy any poor breathing habits. Loving the muscles body paint well done 😊

[@xtremehunta]

The drawing made it very helpful

[@katisilva5149]

Amazing explanation !!! 😊

[@Clm54321]

Pilates will help this. The beginning movements focus on engaging your powerhouses including TA. Real pilates teaches you the fundamentals including the breathing. If you have a real pilates instructor it is worth every penny. Your body will be changed.

[@tankgirllovesroos]

I surprised myself and did a diaphram breath. I still have a decent core but had a surgery and they cut em open. Im trying to figure out what is going on so i can correct things. I knew quite a bit of the info you gave but youre so damn entertaining that i watched more. Lol. ❤ Ty for making me laugh and teaching peeps how to make themselves better.

[@MoveU]

Glad to be both helpful AND entertaining!

[@willcox4561]

Great video.

[@thepowerisinyourthoughts3862]

GREAT VID🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@longleaf1217]

so overlooked, I actually didnt even know it existed till this video.

[@pjtiongco]

Tnx for teaching this

[@joellemartin4466]

Amazing!

[@endlessflorida]

Can’t a weak core cause chronic heel pain? I’m guessing my feet are doing the work that my core should be doing? I’ve had an MRI and my feet looked fine. A weak core has to be the reason, right?? Great video. Thank you!

[@andrewpaulson2877]

Nice job great video s my friend

[@maatirah6530]

Just through this video my core feels like I’ve worked out

[@pinkbutterfly179]

Is this program beneficial for equestrians ?? Does it help with riding ?

[@eric726]

Thanks for saying my shit is weak. Atleast your honest. Watched to the end. Ty lol.

[@Stuart.Branson.]

Excellent vid, thanks

[@cathyjodiaz]

🎉Thank you!!!!🌟🌟🌟

[@sunnydays1110]

Wow. I am breathing form my belly and I never do. I feel like this is from stress/ trauma. I feel like I stopped breathing lol

[@beedido439]

That is soooo hard! My back was killing me!

[@MoveU]

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[@purpleconvict4152]

Thanks so much bro! How long would you recommend doing this at a time? Is this the kind of exercise that can be overdone?

[@thenamesloca]

Is our pelvic floor relaxed or "snapped" too during the breathing while core engaged?

[@gavinbuckner5659]

Awesome! thank you!

[@onelifewindandwaves9386]

Thanks! Had a back injury. And noticed my mid section now sticks out. This has helped. Thanks!

[@DamnChampion]

😂 I appreciate your honesty, sir!

[@joshuag.4873]

This model is a beauty ❤

[@thomasmcgraw1029]

Fairly well done. But, left some important stuff out. Hint, co-activation of mid and low trunk muscle groups.

[@LucyBullwhip]

Get over yourself.

[@Gracedefinedme]

Pilates is good for this right?

[@charlesburger7973]

Too much info for people who are not professional trainers. Just wanna know what exercises are best for the transfers plane.

[@loriell1996]

You're like a snake trying to move around was hilarious 😂😂

[@kaleidojess]

Wow, thank you so much.

[@liltoto371]

Idk why but this guy's energy reminds me of Nikocado Avocado😅 but great vide its amazing had to lough so hard😂

[@bbbballis]

Thanks Dr Mike! Have you ever seen an inguinal hernia be healed using this method?

[@MoveU]

If it's due to core weakness or lack of ability to manage intra abdominal pressure, yes!

[@elenalatici9568]

Is there a workout that includes everything? Pilates addresses most of this. What can you do to address functional leg length discrepancy in a workout? Thank you 🙏

[@MoveU]

We have workout PDFs for each of our programs as well as some follow along workouts in our membership. Our programs are all about addressing imbalances that affect leg length - start with Back & Core and follow with Hips & Glutes!

[@johnhodgeman3980]

Just to add my own two cents. Took me a long time to find the right person to say, no, your LLD is functional, not structural, and imma correct it for ya. She moved my bones. Moved the pelvis. And my hip hike is virtually gone. I may have 1 o 2 mm right hip here and there but that is because of my tight QL on my right side. You can address it with using the muscles to move the bones or find someone to move the bones for you. If it holds, then using the muscles to move the bones a bit here and there will be easier.

[@fletchadam]

Dr Mike for President. Hilariously good 👊⭐️✅

[@nelsonvelazquez7723]

Which are the other videos on how to strengthen back and core?

[@SharvonHales]

Ahhhh.... so this is how to get a snatched waist!!

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

I need this

[@raja3886]

Who’s editing these? This could’ve been a 8 min video

[@AloneAgainstAll8855]

Would this be good for repairing Diasatis Recti???

[@mikearon1970]

These seem like exercises that would help my scoliosis

[@rosepetal5253]

I need to know how to release this muscle

[@consciouslobster9310]

Subbed !

[@khadanse-DJ-KHA]

When should we realise the Snap? never? how is the Snap integrated in abdominal breathing with in and out movement while inhalation and exhalation? thanks for considering

[@miadawn5175]

Years of pilates and barre classes and im very sad to realize how weak my TA is.

[@marzenap1179]

I have weak muscles in belly and hernia mesh, can you please show how slowly and gentle can I strenght my muscles ?