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Hey Quaranturnt Crew, Today, I want to give a quick breakdown of a muscle you probably aren’t aware of: the Transverse Abdominis (aka TVA). The TVA is a core muscle that wraps around you horizontally like a thick belt. It isn’t something that you’re looking to post on Tinderstagram; it’s a few layers under the surface. But it’s an incredibly important muscle that provides maximal stability to your spine. How does a belt-like muscle give you spinal stability? You have to imagine the spine like a string - it’s very flexible without any proper support. If you take a string and put it against the wall, it falls down in a pile. But if you take a blown up balloon and some rubber bands, then tape the rubber bands over the balloon on the string, the string will stay rigid against the wall. Your core muscles are tension-inducing rubber bands and your lungs are the balloon. This is why weightlifters take deep breaths and hold that breath tight when lifting, they’re using the Valsalva Technique to give their spine great support. This is what a lifting belt is for btw, it lets you push against something to squeeze that balloon tighter against the string. So how can you strengthen your TVA for better support and stability when moving around or lifting heavy things? This level of targeting is something I could learn a lot more about. My best understanding says you should do a lot of the work I already tell you to do. Static holds, internally static with externally dynamic movements, and honestly the work we do in deadlifts and squats is hard to beat. For more information on various lesser-known parts of your core, check this article out. Or just jump to the IG Post of the workout today. 
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