Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox and join us on Instagram! When it comes to getting the safest and most efficient workout, form is key. And TODAY fitness contributor and personal trainer Stephanie Mansour says there's one mistake that you're likely making that is compromising your form. “Not engaging your abs and specifically pulling the naval in toward the spine during all of your workouts is the No.
“Instead of bending over and doing a deadlift without engaging your core, you could strengthen the front of your body while working the back of your body During bicep curls or other standing arm exercises, instead of just using the arms for the workout you could use your core, too. Tilting the pelvis by engaging the abs helps to support your low back during these types of movements.” How to correct this mistake Engaging your core properly takes practice. The good news is it's an easy fix.