Why do you feel your core workouts everywhere EXCEPT your core?
If you’re doing leg raises and only feeling your hip flexors, or doing planks and only feeling your lower back.. you aren't training your abs. You’re just moving your limbs. The Problem: Poor TVA (Transverse Abdominis) control. Most people "push out" against their abdominal wall when they strain. This creates pressure, causes doming, and completely disengages the muscles you’re trying to hit. The Fix: 1. Slow Down: If you’re rushing the rep, you’re using momentum, not muscle. 2. The "Zip Up" Breath: Before you move, exhale all your air and imagine zipping up a tight pair of jeans. Pull your belly button ‘away’ from your waistband. 3. Engage First: The brace happens ‘before’ the movement starts. If you don't feel the tension in your deep core before the first rep, stop and reset. Stop wasting your energy on junk volume. One controlled, braced rep is worth fifty sloppy ones. Focus on the "Pull In" today. Who got day 7 in?!