pelvic tilt

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with body weight.

pelvic tilt demonstration
pelvic tilt β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Lower Back

How to do pelvic tilt

  1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

  2. Place your hands by your sides.

  3. Engage your abs and tilt your pelvis upward, pressing your lower back into the ground.

  4. Hold this position for a few seconds, focusing on contracting your abs.

  5. Release the tilt and return to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

Lower Back

Related exercises

All waist exercises β†’

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