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**Title:** Tightening the Lower Abdomen with Hip Swing Exercise
**Presenter:** Yuki Nakagawa
**Main Point:** Many people struggle to tighten their lower abdomen due to a hidden "warped waist" posture, caused by modern lifestyles (e.g., desk work, smartphone use) leading to reciprocal nerve suppression, where using back muscles loosens the stomach and vice versa.
**Solution:**
1. **Loosen lower back muscles** to efficiently tighten the abdomen without back pain.
2. **Stretch upper abdominal muscles** that have hardened.
3. **Use back of thigh muscles** to switch off stiff waist muscles.
**Exercises Demonstrated:**
1. Leg stretching with elbow support
2. Flank stretching
3. Chest stretching and breathing exercises
4. Swastika-legged twists to tighten flanks and inner thighs
5. Plank position with hip swings (10 reps, each side) to correct warped hips
**Key Takeaway:** By understanding body anatomy and making targeted adjustments, individuals can efficiently tighten their stomach and improve overall posture.
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**Anatomy and Physiology**
1. The human body has "anti-gravity muscles" that maintain posture.
2. These anti-gravity muscles are used unconsciously in daily life.
3. The body has "reciprocal nerve suppression", where using one muscle group loosens its opposite.
**Posture and Muscle Imbalance**
4. Many people have an imbalance in their anti-gravity muscles, particularly in the abdomen and lower back.
5. Prolonged desk work, household chores, and smartphone use can lead to a curled back posture.
6. This curled back posture can cause the front of the body to shrink and lead to a "swayback posture".
**Exercise and Stretching**
7. Stretching the upper muscles around the abdomen can help loosen hardened areas.
8. Using the muscles around the back of the thigh can help switch off stiff waist muscles.
9. Properly exercising the back of the thigh can reduce waist warp and make it easier to engage the abdomen.
**Specific Exercises Mentioned**
10. Hip swing exercise can help tighten the lower abdomen.
11. Stretching the flanks (sides of the abdomen) can help alleviate posture distortion.
12. Lying down with heels closer to buttocks and raising/lowering hips can stress the back of the thighs and engage the abdomen.
13. Making a "swastika" shape with legs while stretching can help tighten the inner thighs and flanks.
14. Twisting exercises can help thin the inner thighs and tighten the flanks.