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  1. Lie on your back, and place two fingers just inside your hip bones so you can feel your lower belly muscles.
  2. Take a deep breath in.
  3. As you breathe out, pull your belly button in toward your spine, as if you are trying to zip up a tight pair of jeans. You should feel your lower belly muscles pull slightly away from your fingers as the muscles tighten.
  4. Hold for about 6 seconds, but do not hold your breath.
  5. Repeat 8 to 12 times.
  6. Repeat several times a day, and try to hold your lower belly muscles in for longer as you get stronger.
  7. Practice doing this exercise while you are standing, such as when you are standing in line, or sitting.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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