Doctor of Physical Therapy Reveals The Truth About Pooch Belly - FIX IT with 2 SIMPLE moves! (4k)

Want to learn the secret biomechanical techniques I use to help clients all over the world move and feel their best? Join the Priority List for Movement Foundations - Become a Movement Master https://movementfoundationspriority.chaplinperformance.com/ For many people, pooch belly is caused by excessive fat on the lower belly. But for just as many if not more, it's actually due to posture! The underlying root cause is the movement of the guts down and forward in the abdomen. This happens due to these factors: 1. Downward force from the upper abs - too much tension 2. Downward force from the diaphragm - too much tension/inhaled state 3. Outward and downward movement of pelvic floor and lower abdominals - Not enough tension 4. Forward (anterior) shift in the center of gravity To reverse pooch belly, you need to follow these simple steps: 1. Relax diaphragm 2. Relax upper abs 3. Shift center of gravity backwards 4. Activate lower abs and pelvic floor muscles It's important to realize that pooch belly isn't always bad. If you hang out in a pooch, it might just mean you are relaxed. However, if you can't reverse your pooch, that shows that you have some movement limitations. On the flip side, you shouldn't force "perfect posture," including pooch belly reversal because not being able to pooch your belly could be a sign that you can't relax. To fix pooch belly for good, you need to learn how to move properly and improve options for your posture. As always, learn to do both! 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - What is Pooch Belly? 01:26 - Understanding your Abdomen 02:01 - The root cause of Pooch Belly 03:16 - Pooch Belly Demonstration 04:08 - Pooch Belly Reversal Sequence 04:46 - Pooch Belly Reversal Exercises 05:03 - Prone Inversion Exercise 07:35 - Standing Exercise 10:30 - Common Mindsets/Mistakes 10:54 - Mistake 1 - Aggressive Exhalation 11:18 - Mistake 2 - Too Much Tilt 12:25 - Mistake 3 - Overdoing the "Correction" 14:18 - Total Body Restoration