Tag: Stomach vacuum

According to a 2024 scoping review, both abdominal hollowing and bracing techniques can significantly improve trunk stability. However, hollowing is particularly effective for activating the deepest core muscles. This guide explains **what is an abdominal hollow**, detailing this valuable core technique and how it enhances spinal stability and posture.

While consciously holding in your stomach offers a temporary illusion of a flatter belly, it does not lead to permanent results or fat loss. Understanding the underlying anatomy is key to debunking the myth that the conscious act alone permanently answers the question, does pulling in your stomach make it flatter?