Your core isn't just made up of the muscles located at your abdomen. You have posterior core muscles that help prevent excessive rounding and arching of your back. To strengthen these muscles, Geisel recommends performing bridges.
- Start by lying flat on your back on a yoga mat. Bend your knees and position your feet firmly on the mat, ensuring that they are hip-width apart and your spine is in a neutral position. Allow your arms to rest by your sides on the mat.
- On an exhale, press your heels into the mat, activate your glutes, and raise your pelvis off the floor until your body forms one straight line from your chin to your knees. You should be resting on your shoulders.
- On an inhale, lower your hips to return to the starting position.
- This counts as one rep.
