Abs · Body weight · Beginner

How to do Pelvic Tilt

The pelvic tilt is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abdominal muscles and helps improve core stability and lower back health. It is often used in rehabilitation and as a foundational movement for beginners.

Pelvic Tilt demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Lower back
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Category
Abs

How to do Pelvic Tilt, step by step

  1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Place your hands by your sides.
  3. Engage your abs and tilt your pelvis upward, pressing your lower back into the ground.
  4. Hold this position for a few seconds, focusing on contracting your abs.
  5. Release the tilt and return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Pelvic Tilt works your abs as the main mover, with help from your lower back.

Track Pelvic Tilt in SPLYT

Pelvic Tilt is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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