Pelvic Floor
The group of muscles forming a sling at the base of the pelvis, supporting internal organs and assisting with core stability.
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The pelvic floor muscles work with the diaphragm, transverse abdominis, and multifidus to form the deep core stabilisation system. Strong pelvic floor function contributes to intra-abdominal pressure during heavy lifting, urinary continence, and overall core stability. Pregnancy, heavy chronic straining, and age can weaken these muscles. The NHS recommends regular pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) for both men and women, and proper breathing technique during heavy lifts to avoid excessive downward pressure.
Examples
- Kegel exercises for pelvic floor strengthening
- Coordinating pelvic floor with breathing during squats
- NHS-recommended daily pelvic floor exercises
Exercises that train the abdominals
93 exercises in the library target the abdominals as their primary muscle.
Landmine 180's
Strength · Barbell
Leg Pull-In
Strength · Bodyweight
Lower Back Curl
Stretching · Bodyweight
Medicine Ball Full Twist
Plyometrics · Medicine Ball
Oblique Crunches
Strength · Bodyweight
Oblique Crunches - On The Floor
Strength · Bodyweight
One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends
Strength · Cable
One-Arm Medicine Ball Slam
Strength · Medicine Ball
Common questions
What is Pelvic Floor?
The group of muscles forming a sling at the base of the pelvis, supporting internal organs and assisting with core stability. The pelvic floor muscles work with the diaphragm, transverse abdominis, and multifidus to form the deep core stabilisation system.
What exercises train the Pelvic Floor?
Good options include Landmine 180's, Leg Pull-In, Lower Back Curl, Medicine Ball Full Twist, Oblique Crunches. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Pelvic Floor?
Kegel exercises for pelvic floor strengthening; Coordinating pelvic floor with breathing during squats; NHS-recommended daily pelvic floor exercises.
Put it into practice
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