Fix Upper Ab Gripping for a Flatter Lower Belly

Do you have a lower belly pooch?

One possible contributor is upper ab gripping.

In this follow-along routine, I’ll show you how excessive upper abdominal tension can interfere with healthy breathing mechanics, pressure distribution, deep core coordination, and pelvic floor function. Then I’ll guide you through simple exercises to help you relax the abdominal wall, reconnect with your lower abdominals, and improve rib cage mobility.

In this video you’ll learn:

✔ What upper ab gripping is
✔ Why it may contribute to lower belly pooching
✔ How pressure should be distributed during healthy 360° breathing
✔ A follow-along routine to improve breathing, abdominal coordination, and rib cage mobility

Exercises included:

HA Breathing - 3:56
Lower Abs Challenge - 8:32
Quadruped Lower Ab Activation - 11:52
Thoracic Rotation - 14:04
Lateral Breathing Pull-Down - 16:24
Pec Minor Breathing Opener - 21:35

Remember, upper ab gripping is just one possible contributor to lower belly pooching. Every body is different, and this routine is designed to help you explore whether this movement pattern is part of your own picture.

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