Best transverse abdominis exercises?

MomOfJoey

Since I had my son 2.5 years ago, I have that round belly that won't go away despite doing tons of crunches. I have recently read that this is due to a weak TvA muscle, which crunches won't help, and which might even hinder having a tighter, flatter stomach. So what's the best way to strengthen that muscle? Mostly just isometric holding exercises? What has worked for you?

dandur

The vacuum...by far.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ms-fit5.htm

MomOfJoey

Wow, those look deceptively easy. I am definitely going to follow that plan! Losing two inches off my waist in 3 weeks seems pie in the sky, but hey. The mere possibility of it is a great motivator.