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Perfect Core Exercise for Truck Drivers?

While reading through a few articles this past week I found this exercise " Ab Vacuum" that can be done while driving.

As a truck driver we often slouch in our seat or use the seat to support our back for many hours a day, day in and day out. Our core muscles slowly deteriorate over time. This exercise while not easy to perform will help if we make a practice of performing it a few times a week.

Only perform this exercise while it is safe to do so.

While sitting up straight in the seat exhale and while exhaling suck in your belly button to try and touch your spine. Hold the position for 15 seconds, at first, then progress up to 60 seconds taking small breaths as needed.

To make the exercise a little harder perform the Ab Vacuum while sitting straight up in the seat with no back support.

Here is a video of how to do a proper Ab Vacuum