08/16/2025
👶🏼Why are adults doing tummy time, and should you be doing it too? ⬇️ You’ve probably seen it popping up on social media: people lying face down on the floor like babies. But this isn’t just another weird trend. It’s called Adult Tummy Time, and it’s actually backed by science (and experts ; hi 👋 I broke this down in ).
Here’s the deal:
Most of us spend hours hunched over our phones or laptops. Our spines curve, our shoulders roll forward, and our core and posterior chain get weak.
✨ Enter: Tummy time for grownups ✨
This simple, floor-based position helps counteract the effects of chronic sitting by:
✅ Promoting spinal extension
✅ Opening up the chest
✅ Engaging postural muscles
✅ Reducing back and neck strain
✅Releasing fascia
And yes, it looks silly. But it works.
🚼As I shared in the article, just a few minutes a day in this position can have real benefits. And no, you don’t need fancy equipment or a Pilates background. Just a floor, a mat, and your body.
📌 Important: If you’re pregnant, have spinal fusion, or any acute abdominal or neck injuries, this might not be the right fit for you. Always check with your provider first.
If this is new to you, save it and come back to it later. Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest difference.
