HOW TO ENGAGE YOUR CORE to heal, strengthen and define your abs postpartum and post C-section 

Thank you! You’ve got this; never too late to start! ❤️

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Yes, you draw your navel in and up. Belly button to spine. Lower back towards the floor.

So glad this was helpful!! It’s never too late to start. 🤍

Glad it was helpful!❤

It shouldn’t give you a backache! In fact, it should alleviate back pain ❤

@@laurenfitterfitness I didn't get proper core engagement first time trying core engagement for diasistic recti

You don’t have to do this deep belly breath every single time you do a two of an exercise. Once you engage, you can keep the core tight and still breathe-just breathing into the chest/diaphragm not the belly, so your core stays engaged. Inhale through the nose, exhale through pursed lips. However, you can always stop and reset between each rep pr whenever needed, especially if you feel yourself losing core control.

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No, you do not have to do Kegels to engage your pelvic floor!

Check with your provider-but as soon as you feel ready and pain has mostly diminished. I have a C-section recovery plan on my playlists that is perfect for newly postpartum C-section moms. ❤

Hi! If you’re referring to a kegel contraction, no, you should not be clenching your pelvic floor the entire time. It should be a gentle contraction: pull inward and upward, like you’re picking up a blueberry! Sounds silly, but it works!

You can, yes! It helps ensure that you’re not excessively arching your low back. There should be a small, natural curve in the spine-just enough to place your hands underneath.

Hi! This is merely a tutorial, but check out my channel playlists for postpartum Ab workouts!❤

It takes some practice; I suggest using a mirror. You’ll get the hang of it!

No, I’m fact you do not want to engage or squeeze your glutes. This can cause the glutes to be short and overactive, creating unnecessary compensation. Try to relax glutes!

@@laurenfitterfitness thank you for your reply

im trying to engage my core more but i cant 😞

Hi! You might find my workout videos more helpful for application. Check my channel playlists for my Postpartum Ab Program for more in depth core work. ❤