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This course describes transverse abdominis exercises (commonly referred to as transverse abdominis activation, TVA activation, TA activation, TV muscle activation, intrinsic core muscle exercises, and included in the terms core exercise and lumbar (lower back) stabilization exercises). Performing quadrupeds, with the addition of the drawing-in maneuver (belly button to spine), dorsiflexion of the ankle, and maintenance of a neutral spine has significant advantages. For example, quadrupeds with these additional cues may improve recruitment (isolation) of the transverse abdominis muscle, while decreasing recruitment of commonly over-active muscles such as the rectus abdominis. Although the forearm plank may be an excellent abdominal exercise, it does not improve the activity of the transverse abdominis relative to the activity of the superficial core muscles.

The transverse abdominis, internal obliques, pelvic floor, diaphragm, and multifidus act as stabilizers of the thoracic spine, rib cage, lumbar spine, sacroiliac joint, and pelvis. These muscles increase stability by increasing intra-abdominal pressure, and tension in the thoracolumbar fascia. Note, this increases lumbar stability (lower back) without compression of the lumbar spine. Compression of the lumbar spine does occur with increased muscle fiber recruitment of the more superficial core muscles (ab muscle).

It is common to include these exercises in programs designed to address lower back pain correlated with signs of lumbopelvic hip complex dysfunction, including an anterior pelvic tilt, asymmetrical weight shift, and/or inadequate forward lean. However, these exercises may also be recommended to reduce arms fall, knees bow in (functional valgus), knee bow out (functional varus), feet turn out, and feet flatten (pes planus). Addressing these signs has been correlated with improving and reducing the risk of back pain, diastatis recti, neck pain, hip pain, knee pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, ankle dysfunction, and improving sports performance. Movement professionals (personal trainers, fitness instructors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, massage therapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, etc.) should consider adding these exercises to their repertoire with the intent of improving patient/client outcomes from their integrated exercise programs and therapeutic (rehabilitation) interventions.

Last, it is important to integrate the increase in transverse abdominis activity into functional exercise. The Brookbush Institute accomplishes this with anterior oblique subsystem and posterior oblique subsystem integration. Some example movements for these purposes include:

Dr. Brent Brookbush demonstrating a dynamic quadruped exercise

Course Description: Transverse Abdominis Activation (Quadrupeds and Progressions)

Transverse Abdominis (TVA) Activation: Quadruped Exercise and Progressions Course Study Guide

Study Guide: Transverse Abdominis (TVA) Activation: Quadruped Exercise and Progressions

Introduction

Pelvic Floor (Levator ani, coccygeus, and associated fascia)

Rotatores, Interspinales & Intertransversarii

Manual Muscle Testing for an Active Population (MMT):

Spinal Flexion Manual Muscle Test MMT and Modifications (video coming soon): A common result indicating dysfunction is 

. That is, the individual can resist considerable force, but does so with additional motion. The most common compensation is abdominal distension indicating altered recruitment of the 

Muscles that commonly become synergistically dominant when the TVA and 

 are inhibited – Release and stretch prior to activation and cue joint motion to reciprocally inhibit these muscles during activation exercise.

 (inhibit w/ shoulder flexion and abduction)

Psoas (inhibit w/ “drawing in maneuver”, hip extension, and/or posterior pelvic tilt)

Corrective/Therapeutic: Up to 1-2 submaximal sets performed 1-2 times daily

Self-administered Hip Mobilization (Anterior to Posterior with Flexion)

Research Summary

Motor Behavior and Recommendations

The instrinsic stabilization subsystem which includes the transverse abdominis, multifidus, deep pelvic floor muscles, and diaphram

Electromyographic (EMG) Activity During Quadrupeds

Comparing Exercises

Quadruped Exercise

Comparing Exercise Outcomes:

Comparing Exercise Outcomes

Research Review (Motor Behavior)

Altered Muscle Activity

Optimizing/Normalizing Recruitment

Outcomes Following Intervention Plans that Include Quadrupeds

Example of a quadruped using a ball for added stability and control

Exercise Comparison

Quadrupeds for Other Pathologies

Research Review (Pathology)

Progressions and Form

 Quadrupeds may be progressed from arm raise, to opposite arm/leg raise, to leg raise, to increasing abduction angle, to the addition of external load, to potentially a decrease in hip flexion angle.

 Quadruped with leg raise, especially the ipsilateral leg, and/or the addition of open- or closed-chain PNF patterns may increase 

 Electronic devices may have the potential to optimize form and recruitment, the addition of a BodyBlade or Flexi-bar may increase trunk and shoulder girdle muscle activity, and the addition of resistance to arm and leg raises may provide additional challenge.

A quadruped progression using a sled to add additional resistance

Alternate Progressions: Gamification ("Simon Says")

Alternate Progression: Quadruped with Glute Activation

Alternate Progression: Quadruped with Ball Resisted Cervical Retraction

Alternate Progression: Hardest Quadruped Progression Ever

Optimal form for any exercise should be modeled with the intent of reducing signs that have been correlated with an increased risk of future pain and/or injury (e.g. absence of forward head, knees bow in, etc.). Generally, this results in cues that focus on the alignment of joints.

Neutral lumbar spine with abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM)

Cueing a posterior pelvic tilt may be appropriate

The exercises below differ from many of the other exercises recommended for activation and core integration. Although resistance is commonly used to progress exercise, the progressions below challenge one's ability to maintain optimal form during increasingly less stable progressions. During all progressions, the goal is to maintain the abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM), maintain the spine and pelvic position, and challenge stability and endurance

Abdominal Drawing-in Maneuver (ADIM) - a light contraction of the TVA, achieved by gently pulling the lower abdominal region away from one's waistband. This should have minimal impact on breathing, should not be confused with a "vacuum pose" (maximal contraction of the TVA resulting in a "vacuum pose", and is not a 

 generally results in a posterior tilt of the pelvis, flexion of the lumbar spine, or flexion of the thoracic spine. If these movements are noted while performing the exercises below, re-establish optimal pelvic and lumbar spine position and attempt the ADIM again.

Transverse Abdominis Isolated Activation (Quadrupeds)

Gali-Peds (Quadrupeds with Stability Ball)

Quadruped Crawl (Dynamic Quadruped)

Additional Quadruped Crawl Progressions

Transverse Abdominis and Deep Cervical Flexor (DCF) Activation

Transverse Abdominis and Gluteus Maximus Activation Progression

Hardest Quadruped Progression Ever

Videos

Crunch and Catch – Soccer Throw on Floor

Crunch and Catch – unilateral “Baseball throw” on Floor

Crunch and Catch – Soccer Throw on Bosu

Crunch and Catch – unilateral “Baseball throw” on Bosu

Crunch and Catch – Soccer Throw on Ball

Crunch and Catch – unilateral “Baseball throw on Ball

Crunch and Catch

Crunch and Catch Progressions

Transverse Abdominis Reactive Activations

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Hodges, P. W., & Richardson, C. A. (1997). Contraction of the abdominal muscles associated with movement of the lower limb. 

Hodges, P. W., & Richardson, C. A. (1999). Transversus abdominis and the superficial abdominal muscles are controlled independently in a postural task. 

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Crommert, M. E., Ekblom, M. M., & Thorstensson, A. (2011). Activation of transversus abdominis varies with postural demand in standing. 

Barker, P. J., Briggs, C. A., & Bogeski, G. (2004). Tensile transmission across the lumbar fasciae in unembalmed cadavers: effects of tension to various muscular attachments. 

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van Wingerden, J. P., Vleeming, A., Buyruk, H. M., & Raissadat, K. (2004). Stabilization of the sacroiliac joint in vivo: verification of muscular contribution to force closure of the pelvis. 

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Richardson, C., Snijders, C., Hides, J., Damen, L., Pas, M., Storm, J. (2002) The Relation Between the Transversus Abdominis Muscles, Sacroiliac Joint Mechanics, and Low Back Pain. Spine. 27 (4), 399-405

Hodges, P. W., Cresswell, A. G., Daggfeldt, K., & Thorstensson, A. (2001). In vivo measurement of the effect of intra-abdominal pressure on the human spine. 

Hodges, P. W., Eriksson, A. M., Shirley, D., & Gandevia, S. C. (2005). Intra-abdominal pressure increases stiffness of the lumbar spine. 

Stokes, I. A., Gardner-Morse, M. G., & Henry, S. M. (2010). Intra-abdominal pressure and abdominal wall muscular function: spinal unloading mechanism. 

Morris, S. L., Lay, B., & Allison, G. T. (2013). Transversus abdominis is part of a global not local muscle synergy during arm movement. 

Morris, S. L., Lay, B., & Allison, G. T. (2012). Corset hypothesis rebutted—Transversus abdominis does not co-contract in unison prior to rapid arm movements. 

Hodges, P. W., & Richardson, C. A. (1997). Relationship between limb movement speed and associated contraction of the trunk muscles. 

Hodges, P. W., Cresswell, A. G., Daggfeldt, K., & Thorstensson, A. (2000). Three dimensional preparatory trunk motion precedes asymmetrical upper limb movement. 

Hodges, P., Richardson, C. (1996). Inefficient Muscular Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine Associated With Low Back Pain: A Motor Control Evaluation of Transverse Abdominis. 

Hodges, P. W., & Richardson, C. A. (1998). Delayed postural contraction of transversus abdominis in low back pain associated with movement of the lower limb. 

Hodges, P. W., & Richardson, C. A. (1999). Altered trunk muscle recruitment in people with low back pain with upper limb movement at different speeds. 

Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation

Hodges, P. W. (2001). Changes in motor planning of feedforward postural responses of the trunk muscles in low back pain. 

Hodges, P. W., Moseley, G. L., Gabrielsson, A., & Gandevia, S. C. (2003). Experimental muscle pain changes feedforward postural responses of the trunk muscles. 

Hodges, P. W., & Moseley, G. L. (2003). Pain and motor control of the lumbopelvic region: effect and possible mechanisms. 

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

Unsgaard-Tøndel, M., Nilsen, T. I. L., Magnussen, J., & Vasseljen, O. (2012). Is activation of transversus abdominis and obliquus internus abdominis associated with long-term changes in chronic low back pain? A prospective study with 1-year follow-up. 

Marshall, P., & Murphy, B. (2010). Delayed abdominal muscle onsets and self-report measures of pain and disability in chronic low back pain. 

Jansen, J., Weir, A., Dénis, R., Mens, J., Backx, F., & Stam, H. (2010). Resting thickness of transversus abdominis is decreased in athletes with longstanding adduction-related groin pain. 

Ferreira, P. H., Ferreira, M. L., Maher, C. G., Refshauge, K., Herbert, R. D., & Hodges, P. W. (2010). Changes in recruitment of transversus abdominis correlate with disability in people with chronic low back pain. 

Hides, J. A., Richardson, C. A., & Jull, G. A. (1996). Multifidus Muscle Recovery Is Not Automatic After Resolution of Acute, First‐Episode Low Back Pain.

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Grenier, S., McGill, S. (2007). Quantification of lumbar stability by using 2 different abdominal activation strategies. 

Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Sihawong, R., Janwantanakul, P., Jiamjarasrasi, W. (2014) A prospective, cluster-randomized controlled trial of exercise program to prevent low back pain in office workers. European Spine Journal 23:786-793

O’Sullivan PB, Phyty GD, Twomey LT, Allison GT. (1997). Evaluation of specific stabilizing exercise in treatment of chronic low back pain with radiologic diagnosis of spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis. 

Stevens, V.K., Vleeming, A., Bouche, KG., Mahieu, N.N., Vanderstraeten, G.G., Danneels, L.A. Electromyograhpic activity of trunk and hip muscles during stabilization exercises in four-point kneeling in healthy volunteers. European Spine Journal, 2007. 16: 711-718.

Bae, C. H., Kim, S. H., & Kim, M. K. (2020). Comparison of Muscle Activity of Trunk Muscles According to the Weight Shift Distance in Quadruped Exercise. The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, 26(1), 27-36.

Queiroz, B. C., Cagliari, M. F., Amorim, C. F., & Sacco, I. C. (2010). Muscle activation during four Pilates core stability exercises in quadruped position. 

Pirouzi, S., Emami, F., Taghizadeh, S., & Ghanbari, A. (2013). Is Abdominal muscle activity different from lumbar muscle activity during four-point kneeling?. Iranian journal of medical sciences, 38(4), 327.

Lee, J. Y., Park, M. E., Kim, J. S., Hong, J. H., Yu, J. H., & Lee, D. Y. (2015). The Efect of Muscle Activation in Trunk Stabilization Exercise According to the Joint Angle of Normal Adults. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 8, 19.

Masaki, M., Tateuchi, H., Tsukagoshi, R., Ibuki, S., & Ichihashi, N. (2015). Electromyographic analysis of training to selectively strengthen the lumbar multifidus muscle: effects of different lifting directions and weight loading of the extremities during quadruped upper and lower extremity lifts. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics, 38(2), 138-144.

Kim, H. G., Hwang, B. J., & Kim, J. W. (2019). Comparison of Muscle Activities Serratus Anterior and Upper Trapezius Muscle During Scapular Protraction in Quadruped Position at Legs Difference. The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, 25(1), 29-36.

Nam, K., Kim, J., & Park, J. (2020). Comparative Analysis of the Serratus Anterior Muscle Activity When Right and Left Knee Lift during Quadruped Position on Push Up Plus. The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy, 32(1), 58-63.

Kang, J. H., Shim, J. H., & Chon, S. C. (2012). The effect of five different trunk stabilization exercise on thickness of abdominal muscle using an ultrasonography imaging in normal people. Physical Therapy Korea, 19(3), 1-10.

Teyhen, D. S., Rieger, J. L., Westrick, R. B., Miller, A. C., Molloy, J. M., & Childs, J. D. (2008). Changes in deep abdominal muscle thickness during common trunk-strengthening exercises using ultrasound imaging. journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy, 38(10), 596-605

Horsak, B., Wunsch, R., Bernhart, P., Gorgas, A. M., Bichler, R., & Lampel, K. (2017). Trunk muscle activation levels during eight stabilization exercises used in the functional kinetics concept: A controlled laboratory study. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 30(3), 497-508.

Ekstrom, R. A., Osborn, R. W., & Hauer, P. L. (2008). Surface electromyographic analysis of the low back muscles during rehabilitation exercises. 

journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy

Emami, F., Pirouzi, S., & Taghizadeh, S. (2015). Comparison of abdominal and lumbar muscles electromyography activity during two types of stabilization exercises. 

Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

Kang, J. H., Suh, H. R., Kim, C. Y., Kim, H. D., & Kim, H. (2016). Influence of difficulty variation of the core stabilization exercise on thickness changes of abdominal muscles in healthy subjects: a pilot study. 

Willardson, J. M., Behm, D. G., Huang, S. Y., Rehg, M. D., Kattenbraker, M. S., & Fontana, F. E. (2010). A comparison of trunk muscle activation: Ab Circle vs. traditional modalities. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 24(12), 3415-3421.

Okubo, Y., Kaneoka, K., Imai, A., Shiina, I., Tatsumura, M., Izumi, S., & Miyakawa, S. (2010). Electromyographic analysis of transversus abdominis and lumbar multifidus using wire electrodes during lumbar stabilization exercises. 

Kelly, M., Jacobs, D., Wooten, M. E., & Edeer, A. O. (2016). Comparison of electromyographic activities of lumbar iliocostalis and lumbar multifidus muscles during stabilization exercises in prone, quadruped, and sitting positions. Journal of physical therapy science, 28(10), 2950-2954.

Saranya, S., Poonguzhali, S., Baala, N. M., & Karunakaran, S. (2020). EMG Analysis of Lumbar Muscle Activations During Resisted and Unresisted Core Strength Exercises. International Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Engineering (IJBCE), 9(2), 12-24.

Ekstrom, R. A., Donatelli, R. A., & Carp, K. C. (2007). Electromyographic analysis of core trunk, hip, and thigh muscles during 9 rehabilitation exercises. 

Journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy

Park, D. J., & Lee, H. O. (2013). The intramuscular activation of scapular stabilizing muscles during push-up plus and PNF exercises in a quadruped position. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 25(4), 371-374.

Tsuruike, M., & Ellenbecker, T. S. (2015). Serratus anterior and lower trapezius muscle activities during multi-joint isotonic scapular exercises and isometric contractions. Journal of athletic training, 50(2), 199-210.

Ju, S. K., & Yoo, W. G. (2015). Electromyography activity of the deltoid muscle of the weight-bearing side during shoulder flexion in various weight-bearing positions. Journal of physical therapy science, 27(10), 3285-3286.

Kang, J. I., Park, J. S., Jeong, D. K., Choi, H. H., & Moon, Y. J. (2018). Effects on muscle activities according to the type of bodyblade exercise in quadruped position. Journal of physical therapy science, 30(6), 862-865.

Yoon, T. L., Cynn, H. S., Choi, S. A., Choi, W. J., Lee, J. H., & Choi, B. S. (2015). Visual feedback using a smart-phone mirroring system influences trunk muscle activity and kinematics of the trunk and pelvis in healthy and chronic low-back pain groups during arm and leg lift in quadruped position. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 23(2), 117-125.

Kim, J. H., So, K. H., Bae, Y. R., & Lee, B. H. (2014). A comparison of flexi-bar and general lumbar stabilizing exercise effects on muscle activity and fatigue. 

Kim, D. H., & Kim, T. H. (2019). Effects of abdominal drawing-in maneuver with pressure biofeedback, foam-roller and quadruped on lumbopelvic stability and muscle activities in lumbar rotation syndrome. 

Lee, J. S., Kim, T. H., Kim, D. Y., Shim, J. H., & Lim, J. Y. (2015). Effects of selective exercise for the deep abdominal muscles and lumbar stabilization exercise on the thickness of the transversus abdominis and postural maintenance. Journal of physical therapy science, 27(2), 367-370.

Kim, Y., Son, J., & Yoon, B. (2013). Intensive unilateral neuromuscular training on non-dominant side of low back improves balanced muscle response and spinal stability. European journal of applied physiology, 113(4), 997-1004.

Bagherian, S., Ghasempoor, K., Rahnama, N., & Wikstrom, E. A. (2019). The Effect of Core Stability Training on Functional Movement Patterns in College Athletes. Journal of sport rehabilitation, 28(5).

Imai, A., Kaneoka, K., Okubo, Y., & Shiraki, H. (2014). Effects of two types of trunk exercises on balance and athletic performance in youth soccer players. International journal of sports physical therapy, 9(1), 47.

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Low Back Pain and Recruitment during Quadrupeds

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Targeting the TVA and Normalizing Recruitment

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Desai, I., & Marshall, P. W. (2010). Acute effect of labile surfaces during core stability exercises in people with and without low back pain. 

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Research Review (Motor Behavior)
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Research Review (Pathology)
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Progressions and Form

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Course Description: Transverse Abdominis Activation (Quadrupeds and Progressions)

Study Guide: Transverse Abdominis (TVA) Activation: Quadruped Exercise and Progressions

Introduction

Research Summary

Research Review (Motor Behavior)4 Sub Sections

Research Review (Pathology)5 Sub Sections

Progressions and Form

Videos7 Sub Sections

Transverse Abdominis Reactive Activations2 Sub Sections

Bibliography

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Research Review (Motor Behavior)
4 Sub Sections

Research Review (Pathology)
5 Sub Sections

Videos
7 Sub Sections

Transverse Abdominis Reactive Activations
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