Correct position of the pelvis

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Hi, I'm having some difficult in keeping my pelvis neutral when i?m doing some excersises.
For rexample lying on my back with my feet on the groud and my legs bend, my pelvis tilts up and it's hard to put it neutral. Also I'm not sure if it's totally correct to tilt up the pelvis when doing the ab sequence (100, sinle leg stretch, double leg, scissors and kriss kross)
Is there any way I can see the correct position?
It's much more easy to keep it neutral when I'm standing but lying back is very hard.
Thank you!!!
Hi Fabiana-
First, you may find that there are different opinions on when to strive for neutral pelvis vs. an "imprinted" spine (where all the bones of the spine are in contact with the mat). Because your challenge is neutral, that's what I would work for in the abdominal series if I were you.
As part of your warm up you might go back to some basics like Pelvic Clock - I've attached a video link.
You might also concentrate on warm ups, exercises and stretches that open your hip flexors.
And I might also suggest that when you are performing the abdominal series, try keeping your arms and legs only within the range of motion that allows you to hold neutral pelvis, slowly increasing the range of movement by your arms and legs over weeks as your hip flexors release and your pelvic strength increases and stabilizes.
Hope some of that helps.Pelvic Clock Video
try spreading the sitting bones and imagine them reaching away from you. this creates an internal engagement that will help draw you to neutral, rather than just trying to place the pelvis there.
love the "spreading the sitting bones cue"...thank you Rayann
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Fabiano, sounds almost like its an alignment issue with you. I am guessing , but maybe you are curved (lordodic)in your spine so when you lie supine its hard to maintain a neutral position. Maybe if you try placing a small pad under your low back it will help you get into a better alignment and the pad will hopefully give you something to imprint your spine into so you can connect with your abs during movement. Jamie

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