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Sam Hopes

A Pilates instructor shares an 8-minute Pilates abs workout for deep core activation — so I tried it

Pilates ab workout: Image of Nicole on all-fours with left arm and right leg extended.

When you hear the words “deep core activation” during workouts — what do you think of? It might be the intense burning sensation in your abs that signals your core workout is tough, or a dull ache in the abs the day after a workout when the DOMS start kicking in. 

If you haven’t checked in with your core muscles lately, it really means activating the deep layer of core muscles nestled beneath the superficial and visible midsection muscles, which are responsible for posture, movement, support and stabilization. 

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