Healthy Living
Do This Against a Wall to Flatten Your Stomach No Crunches Dr. Mandell
Date: 2026-08-18 19:00:01
Most people think flattening the stomach means doing endless crunches and sit-ups, but one of the most important muscles for pulling the abdominal wall inward sits much deeper. The transverse abdominis wraps around your midsection like a natural corset and plays an important role in abdominal control, posture, core stability, and support of the spine. In this video, I’ll show you several simple standing exercises using only a wall to help activate and strengthen these deep core muscles — including the abdominal drawing-in maneuver, wall pelvic tilts, mini squats, and controlled wall pushes. Research has shown that drawing the abdomen inward can effectively recruit the transverse abdominis and that this muscle contributes to trunk and spinal stabilization. The beauty of these movements is that there’s no equipment, no crunching your neck, and no getting down on the floor. Practice them consistently and you may notice better awareness and control of your abdominal wall, improved core endurance, and better posture. Remember, these exercises strengthen and retrain the abdominal muscles; reducing abdominal fat still depends on overall nutrition, activity, and energy balance. Start slowly, focus on your breathing and technique, and let your deep core do the work.
Research: Akuthota V, et al. Core Stability Exercise Principles. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2008;7(1):39–44. PMID: 18296944. Hodges PW, Richardson CA. Inefficient Muscular Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine Associated With Low Back Pain. Spine. 1996;21(22):2640–2650. PMID: 8961451. Madokoro S, et al. Effect of the Abdominal Draw-In Maneuver and Bracing on Abdominal Muscle Thickness. 2020. PMID: 33227933.
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