Functions of the Pelvic Floor Muscles

The pelvic floor muscles do more than just traditional Kegel exercises. They work in conjunction with the lower abdominal muscles like the transverse abdominis, which can help in pelvic floor strengthening. Visualizing the pelvic floor as a trampoline, they work by lengthening on inhales and engaging on exhales, functioning together as part of a system with the transverse abdominis. Additionally, the pelvic floor muscles also interact with the glutes, where squeezing the glutes can help in engaging the pelvic floor muscles.