criss cross motions, crunches, situps and full planks are NOT going to give you a flatter belly!

The Pilates move “Criss Cross” can be very hard on the linea alba fascia of the abs, forcing the obliques to pull on it from both sides. This may pull on a Diastasis Recti and serve to inhibit the healing journey. This move isn’t “out” forever, though! It just requires regression to easier exercises and strategies to re-approach it when your core is ready.