Skip to 2:25 if you want to go straight to the exercise, but if you’re into research, watch the intro! I share details about this research-backed “three in one” move that utilizes co-contraction of the hip adductors, abdominals, and pelvic floor to provide a synergistic strengthening exercise that’s better (more effective) than Kegel exercises alone.
Article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35248269/
Article reference: Ojukwu CP, Ojukwu CS, Okemuo AJ, Igwe SE Dr, Ede SS, Ezeigwe AU, Mbah CG. Comparative effects of selected abdominal and lower limb exercises in the recruitment of the pelvic floor muscles: Determining adjuncts to Kegel’s exercises. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2022 Jan;29:180-186. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.09.009. Epub 2021 Sep 25. PMID: 35248269.
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