Article # 119. Transverse Pull Ins

Transverse Pull Ins

This transverse abdominal exercise is very difficult to illustrate as the movement is so small it is hard to tell the difference from start to finish position.  Although the move is small it reaches deep down to the transverse abdominal muscle.

You can do this exercise either standing up or laying down.  In fact the movement is so small you can do it standing up just about anywhere without anyone knowing your are doing an ab exercise.

How to do the Transverse Pull Ins

·         Lie on the floor with back flat, knees bent and feet on the floor.

·         Place your hands on your lower abs, about where the bikini would cover, and place your thumbs touching the naval.

·         Now pretend like you have to zip up a really tight pair of jeans and pull in your belly button towards the back of your spine.

·         Hold for 30 to 60 seconds then relax and repeat for several more times.

Note:  To do this transverse abdominal exercise in a standing position, just repeat the steps above while standing, being sure to keep the rest of your body relaxed and focus on the transverse abdominis to do the work.