Core · Bodyweight

Stomach Vacuum

Pull your belly button to your spine and hold the deep core engaged.

Stomach Vacuum exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Stand or kneel tall and exhale all your air out fully.
  2. Pull your belly button in toward your spine as far as you can.
  3. Hold that hollow, breathing shallow through your ribs.
  4. Keep the contraction for the set time, then release.

The one cue that matters

Pull from your deep abs without holding your breath the whole time.

Muscles worked

The Stomach Vacuum isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Stomach Vacuum work?

The Stomach Vacuum primarily works the Core.

How long should I hold it?

Start with sets you can hold with perfect position, even if short. Add a few seconds each session; quality beats clock-watching.

How many sets and reps of Stomach Vacuum?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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