178 | Abs vs Core: What is The Difference?

Abs vs Core? Is there a difference? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of what we know as the abs and how that differs from the true core. They provide insight into the transverse abdominal activation, how it may relate to back pain, and where belts for lifting should be considered. Furthermore, they discuss the importance of midline stability, providing cues and descriptions of their 3 favorite ab and core exercises. Let’s dive in! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 01:09 - Anatomy of the abdominal region 02:04 - TV activation & core 03:22 - Anatomy of true core & midline stability 06:00 - Belts, the core, and lifting 07:33 - Fundamentals of ab exercises 14:40 - Core exercises 20:40 - Learn with Jen about the core! Watch Episode 178 on Youtube We think you’ll love: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Low Back Pain Course! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/178 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show!