Forget crunches — the most important core muscles are the ones you can’t see. In this video, we’re going deep beneath the surface to strengthen the muscles that actually stabilize your spine and protect your body as you age.

These deep core muscles are supposed to fire before you even move — but over time, most of us lose that connection. We’ll rebuild it with simple floor-based exercises you can do every day, no equipment needed.

I cover:

* Supine pelvic tilts to awaken your deep core (think: cat-cow, but on your back)

* The “marching” drill that teaches your core to fire before your legs move

* Back body strengthening — because your glutes and spinal muscles are part of your core too

* Why doing only crunches may be working against you long-term

Perfect for anyone looking to move better, prevent back pain, and build functional strength that lasts.

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