MOBILITYCore Bodyweight
How to Do Diaphragmatic Breathing
Lie on back or sit tall. Inhale slowly through the nose — expand ribs in all directions (front, sides, back). Exhale gently, draw pelvic floor up and in. The foundation of postpartum core recovery.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Diaphragmatic Breathing form
1
Setup
Lie on back or sit tall
2
Movement
Inhale slowly through the nose — expand ribs in all directions (front, sides, back). Exhale gently, draw pelvic floor up and in
3
Lockout
The foundation of postpartum core recovery
Coaching Cues
✓Exhale completely before starting — engage the pelvic floor gently on the exhale
✓Inhale through the nose, directing breath to expand your ribs outward in all directions
✓Keep the belly soft on the inhale — the belly rising is a cue, not the goal
Muscles Worked
Primary: Core
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