FT Questions....

[calamari88]

Ah, OK - well this is a totally different intent / goal in training on the abductor machine and could be done as a kind of pre-workout warm-up.

Glute bridges could very well be helpful, especially this variation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyCiZVMMDW4

STRETCHING the hip flexors (I can't tell if this is what you mean above) will be vital here, including possibly finding a massage therapist / chiropractor / Tui Na practitioner who can do a psoas release (which, if done correctly will NOT be a pleasant experience but can be very helpful if it's needed.)

Posture during the entire day will be vital here, too.

Getting a kneeling chair may help as well, in addition to using a device like the Donnie Thompson bowtie.

-S

I started on the frog pumps yesterday as a pump set and they really targeted my problem areas. They're very effective at encouraging a more posterior pelvic tilt direction and made my lower back feel great. Once I have the form down I'll try adding a dumbbell as I saw Contreras do in another video.

Yes, it's my hip flexors that get too tight. I stretch them throughout the day but not enough to counteract all the sitting I do as an illustrator. I'm wondering are there exercises that can target the lower abs without tightening the hip flexors?

The Donnie Thompson bowtie looks like it will be a great help to keep from slouching and I'm ordering it tomorrow.

Thanks Scott, for your other suggestions. I'm looking into all of them.

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