DON’T BE A DOMER | Learn how to use your entire core!

Are you a DOMER? This video is all about core engagement and learning how to wrap your TVA (transverse abdominals) for total core activation. These techniques will help you lift heavier, have more defined abs, better posture, and help with pelvic floor.

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Hi I’m Meg 👋 and I’m on a mission to get a barbell in every woman’s hands. My love for lifting weights runs deep and I’m passionate about using my platforms, like this channel and my strength training app (Stronger by the Day) to educate others and make strength attainable for all. I’ve been in the industry for about 10 years and I’m an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Precision Nutrition L1 Coach, Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach, USAPL Certified Club Coach, and Safe Sport Certified.

[annajo]

We often hear people remind us to engage our core, but they don’t explain what that even means. Thank you

[allyh]

Today I found out that I am not, in fact, built different. I am just a domer 😢

[duhitsDani]

not me sitting here at work like 😂 new subby

[copgirl]

I always wondered why my core strength sucked even after doing loads of core exercises...thanks for giving us cues to solve this problem, Meg!

[relaxwithme__]

I’ve always domed. Just thought my belly fat hung weirdly. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Now I know it’s fixable. Thanks! 👏🏻

[hannahkwon]

This is life (Kinda lol) i always thought it was abdominal fat and always blamed myself for have a bulge whenever i do ab exercises, although its nothing to be ashamed about. Ive been going to the gym for a while and watched so many yt videos but none addressed this!! I can finally stop shaming my body and engage my core correctly thank u

[ButterflyBlueSky]

Glad you mentioned pre/post natal TVA strength training. It is important to strengthen the TVA due to the linea alba being overstretched. Over half of all women will experience this problem post pregnancy and develop diastasis recti (abdominal separation). This can cause a bulging midsection commonly referred to as “mommy tummy.” Most women assume it’s simply just extra weight but even with weight loss the bulge remains. This is because the abs have separated. The only way to correct this issue is with deep core strengthening exercises to engage and strengthen the TVA to pull those abs back together. Correct form during these exercises, such as not doming is crucial to recovery. Just thought I’d share! Hope it helps someone !

[someasiankid]

the amount of relief and joy this video made me feel was overwhelming. finally, someone addressed how to properly engage your abs. I've been doing my own experiments of fixing my posture. the problem was my weak core and weak back. this video helped to provide extra information to help engage my core properly because I was never taught how to do so, and the importance of having a strong core. that also relates to having proper biomechanics when moving, its harder to move in unison and flow when you have a weak core and back that doesn't support your body when you move. my athleticism has sky rocketed once I started to strengthen my core and back. I'm still improving and this video really helped narrow down what I need to do. thanks

[Orimthekeyacolite]

As a traditional martial artist, it's always satisfying to see modern sports/fitness practitioners rediscover the same principles that are at the heart of our theory. What you describe we call "condensing energy into the Dantian" and it's the most foundational concept in Chinese and Okinawan styles

[madMARTYNmarsh]

I am 41 (42 in August 😢) and after 25-ish years training, 13 years as an infantry soldier, no one pointed out this doming phenomenon to me. Excellent video.

[jenny-jziw]

how do i breathe while engaging my core ??😭 that’s the only thing i struggle with

[LeapToTheRhythm]

This is one of the clearest, most helpful explanations I've heard on this topic!

[coralpetals]

Finally, a proper explanation and demonstration of how to “engage your core.” Subscribed! Thank you!

[ecea.]

Omg I cannot express how grateful I am for this video. Literally all my life I thought my abs were weird and I felt so self conscious about it. I searched on the internet, I asked PTs, no proper answer until THIS. You're awesome thanks a lot!!!

[irreduciblerascal]

I've been purposefully focusing on my TVA and hadn't encountered this concept previously. I attempted it using my dedicated TVA exercise, incorporating your suggested "snake" sound, and the results were fantastic! A heartfelt expression of gratitude!

[AAvishek]

This is great. I have had this problem my whole life and never knew what to do about it until now! Thanks a lot for making this

[hazystarshine]

I was JUST thinking about this today! I’ve been working hard to get my core activated properly, but it’s hard when nobody seems to talk about the doming that can happen for beginners or those with dysfunction.
Thank you for this ❤

[amyerwin]

4:00 How to not be a domer.
Make an SSS sound. Forcefully exhale. You start to feel your pelvic floor and TVA Activation.
Connect your breath with your pelvic floor and think about TVA wrapping in when making the SSS sound.

5:47 Ab wrap waterfall.

7:20 Incorporating forced exhale into exercise
- 8:02 Crunch
- 8:57 High plank

[paralam]

I have scoliosis and my physiotherapist taught me how to use my TVA to counteract it. But when I worked out, I wasnt aware I wasnt using them (or simply didnt know how to), and even after one or two exercises my belly would pop out. This video is life-changing, thank you!

[BabeFace]

First thing, I said was “ look at my girl!, I haven’t seen your video in a min come-up in my feed.

I really appreciate you so much!!! Thank you so, much for your knowledge.