The muscles of the transversus abdominis control your posture and the way you move, TODAY.com previously reported<\/a>. They act as the foundation for the rest of your abdominal muscles, supporting mobility and functional strength across the entire body. For that reason, they deserve as much attention as the superficial ab muscles that tend to get all the glory.<\/p>\n \u201cWorking these deep core muscles is really what\u2019s going to help you lose inches off your waist, build core strength and stability, and even reduce lower back pain,\u201d says Steinhilber. Improve your strength and stability with the one deep core move that stands out above the rest.<\/p>\n Fitness Tip of the Day: Perfect Your Pelvic Tilt for a Strong Deep Core<\/strong><\/p>\n While there are many exercises that target the transversus abdominis, the \u201cpelvic tilt is definitely the most important thing to master before doing any other ab exercise or, arguably, any exercise,\u201d says Steinhilber.<\/p>\n Why It Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n On its own, the pelvic tilt strengthens the innermost ab muscles, but it also acts as the foundation for every other workout you do.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a position that should become second nature,\u201d says Steinhilber, because it stabilizes and braces your core whether you\u2019re doing an abs circuit, Pilates or strength training.<\/p>\n By activating and engaging your deep core muscle with a pelvic tilt, you\u2019ll be recruiting these innermost ab muscles to protect your back, prevent injury and support your posture with every move you do, TODAY.com previously reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n How To Get Started<\/strong> How to perform a pelvic tilt. (Tyler Essary \/ TODAY)<\/p>\n (Tyler Essary \/ TODAY)<\/p>\n Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and your feet hip-width apart, TODAY.com previously reported<\/a>. Place your arms at your side and point them toward your heels. Inhale, then, as you exhale, \u201cthink about pulling your belly button to your spine and tucking the tailbone under,\u201d says Steinhilber.<\/p>\n It can help initially to exaggerate the movement by rounding your lower back so that it touches the ground as your tailbone remains in place. Then, tilt your pelvis toward your ribs. Repeat these pelvic tilts forward and back 10 times.<\/p>\n When performing other exercises, whether or not they require you to lie on your back, maintain the pelvic tilt position to ward off injury and make the workout more effective, TODAY.com previously reported.<\/p>\n TODAY\u2019s Expert Tip of the Day<\/a> series is all about simple strategies to make life a little easier. Every Monday through Friday, different qualified experts share their best advice on diet, fitness, heart health, mental wellness and more.<\/p>\n This article was originally published on TODAY.com<\/a><\/p>\n![\"pelvic](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d875543b8f50fd7737a530a3d8a91f7.jpeg\"\/)
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