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**Topic:** Correcting Anterior Pelvic Tilt (APT) through Exercise
**Key Points:**
1. **Identifying APT:**
* Stand naturally, locate the anterior superior iliac spine and pubis.
* If the triangle formed by hands is not perpendicular to the ground, with lower abdomen leaning forward, you may have APT.
2. **Causes of APT:**
* Overly tensed front muscles (e.g., iliopsoas, quadriceps)
* Weak back muscles (e.g., erector spinae, glutes, hamstrings)
* Prolonged sitting
3. **Exercise Routine to Correct APT:**
* Stretching:
+ Iliopsoas muscle
+ Erector spinae
+ Quadriceps
* Strengthening:
+ Single leg glute bridge
+ Mild glute bridge (for pelvis centering)
+ Lying Bugs (core)
+ Air bike (core and obliques)
+ Reverse crunches (lower abs)
+ Inverted "V" to push-up (core, glutes, hamstrings)
4. **Additional Tip (with foam roller):**
* Massage quadriceps to relax and ease muscle tension, which can contribute to APT and bulky front thighs.
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**Anatomy and Pelvis Anterior Tilt**
1. The **anterior superior iliac spine** is a hard, protruding bone at the front of the pelvis.
2. The **pubis** is the harder part near the center of the pelvis.
3. A **normal pelvis centering point** is indicated by a perpendicular triangle formed by the hands on the anterior superior iliac spine and pubis.
4. **Anterior Pelvic Tilt** occurs when this triangle is not perpendicular, with the lower abdomen leaning forward and the buttocks sticking up.
**Muscles Involved**
5. **Iliopsoas**, **Erector Spinae**, and **Quadriceps** are three muscle groups that can pull the pelvis to tilt anteriorly if overly tensed.
6. **Weak muscles at the hips, hamstrings, and core** can contribute to Anterior Pelvic Tilt.
7. The **lower abs (Rectus Abdominis muscle, lower segment)** play a crucial role in maintaining the correct pelvic position.
**Causes and Effects**
8. **Sitting for a long duration** is a significant cause of Anterior Pelvic Tilt.
9. Anterior Pelvic Tilt can create the **illusion of a bigger tummy** and **shorter height**.
10. It can also lead to **soreness in the spine, flared ribs, and hyperextended knee**.
11. Anterior Pelvic Tilt can **affect the results of abs workouts**.
**Exercise and Correction**
12. **Stretching** (e.g., iliopsoas, erector spinae, quadriceps) and **strengthening** (e.g., glutes, hamstrings, core) exercises can help correct Anterior Pelvic Tilt.
13. **Proper posture when sitting** (e.g., sucking in the tummy) can help maintain the correct pelvic position.
14. **Regular movement** when working or studying is recommended to prevent Anterior Pelvic Tilt.