@pilates.by.cat: Save this to flatten your lower abs ✨ After 20 years teaching Pilates, this is still one of the first things I assess when someone tells me they struggle to engage their lower stomach, especially after pregnancy 🤍 When the ribs drift forward, they stop stacking well over the pelvis. This makes it harder for the diaphragm, pelvic floor and deep core to work together efficiently, reducing both trunk stability and abdominal support. One muscle that plays a big role here is the serratus anterior. It helps position the rib cage more effectively and creates a stronger foundation for the deep core to activate, helping the waist work more efficiently ✨ Try this: ✨ Hover Rotations x12 each side 🔥 Complete 3 rounds If you’re just getting started, keep both knees on the mat and focus on controlling the movement first. As your strength improves and you can maintain a stable rib cage and pelvis, progress to the hover variation. Focus on: 🤍 Soft ribs 🤍 Long neck 🤍 Pressing the floor away 🤍 Rotating through the upper back Benefits: ✨ Stronger deep core activation ✨ Improved posture ✨ Better rib-to-pelvis alignment ✨ More support through the waist ✨ Flatter lower stomach Save this workout and come back to it whenever your core needs reconnecting. Follow for Pilates that actually works. 🤎 #pilateschallenge #pilatesinstructor #flatstomach #deepcore #corestrength

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