pilates zip up

The "pilates zip up" is a core engagement exercise that involves drawing your lower abdominals in and up, starting from the pelvic floor and moving toward the navel, as if zipping up a tight pair of pants. This technique strengthens the deep core muscles

Engage the core: Exhale as you gently "zip" up from your pelvic floor toward your belly button.
-Feel the muscle engagement: Think about pulling your lower abs inward and upward, creating tension without sucking in from the top.
-Keep breathing: Continue to breathe normally and do not hold your breath. 

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