01/15/2026
Every exercise can be a core exercise, if your core is engaging correctly. And not every “core” exercise actually works your core the way you think it does if the foundation isn’t there.
We work with many athletic, motivated people who train their core regularly yet still struggle to engage their deep core muscles. As a result, they aren’t seeing the results they want or they’re dealing with pelvic floor symptoms, hip pain, or low back pain. Without a strong deep core foundation, everything built on top of it is shaky.
It’s not about how many sit-ups you can do or how long you can hold a plank if your deep core is begging for help. These movements often rely on superficial muscles while the true foundation gets skipped over.
The challenge? These deep muscles require more awareness and intentional engagement. They play a critical role in pelvic floor health, yet they’re rarely taught properly in most workout settings.
When you learn to engage these muscles correctly, leaking, pelvic pain, and low back pain can improve.
If you’re doing ab workouts but don’t feel lower core engagement, experience back pain with activity, or notice pelvic floor symptoms like leaking or pressure, it’s time to give your deep core some love 🫶🏻
Lay a strong foundation first, then build from there. That’s when every exercise becomes a core exercise.
Give us a call today! We’d love to help.
