MINDSETWeeks to result

The Cat Vomit Exercise Framework

Effective Core Exercise

Problem it solves

limiting beliefs

Best for

Those who want to improve their core strength and get visible abs

Not ideal for

Those who are not willing to put in the time and effort to perform the exercise correctly

Overview

Why this framework exists

The Cat Vomit Exercise Framework is an effective core exercise that targets the transverse abdominis muscle. It involves getting into a position on all fours and forcefully exhaling from the mouth to contract the transverse abdominis.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Get into position on all fours
  2. Forcefully exhale from the mouth to contract the transverse abdominis
  3. Hold the contraction for 8-12 seconds

Steps

2 steps
  1. Get into Position
    Get into position on all fours with your gaze focused either directly under your head or slightly in front of you.
    Pro tipMake sure to keep your back straight and your core engaged.
    WarningMake sure to start with a slow and controlled pace and gradually increase the intensity as you become more comfortable with the exercise.
  2. Perform the Exercise
    Forcefully exhale from the mouth to contract the transverse abdominis, then hold the contraction for 8-12 seconds.
    Pro tipUse a slow and controlled pace to avoid injury or discomfort.
    WarningMake sure to avoid arching your back or straining your neck.

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Examples

1 cases
Timothy Ferriss's Experience

Timothy Ferriss used the Cat Vomit Exercise Framework to get visible abs in just three weeks.

OutcomeHe was able to achieve his goal of getting visible abs.

Common mistakes

1 traps
Using the Wrong Pace
Using a pace that is too fast can lead to injury or discomfort.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The Cat Vomit Exercise Framework was developed by Timothy Ferriss as a result of his analysis of common attributes in exercises that hadn't worked for him. He found that the shared feature of all the dominant exercises was that they used no more than half of the full range of motion of the abdominals.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
The 4-Hour Body An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss
Timothy Ferriss · 2010
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