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How to Activate Abdominals During Squats

Follow These Steps To Begin Bracing During Your Squat:

1. Squeeze your glutes together 
2. Flex your core, as if someone was about to punch you in the stomach (pulling your sternum down towards your belly button—> as you do this take a big breath.  
3. The big breath needs to come from your STOMACH and NOT your CHEST.

To Teach Yourself Proper Abdominal Breathing and Not Inhaling Into Your Chest:

Try the Crocodile Breath:

– Lie on your stomach with your face resting on the back of your hands 

– Breathe deeply so that your low back rises and NOT your shoulder and upper back 

** You want to feel your abdominals pushing against the floor and expanding out sideways. Read More »How To Activate Abdominals During A Squat