Do I Have Anterior Pelvic Tilt? Common APT Myths Busted

Summary by Krater

This video explains common myths about anterior pelvic tilt testing and demonstrates two simple home tests—lying on the floor and standing—to help viewers determine if they have excessive anterior pelvic tilt.

From the video

Answers: Do I have anterior pelvic tilt and how can I test for it at home?

• anterior pelvic tilt
• pelvic tilt testing
• pelvic alignment
• lower back posture

Exercises

• floor pelvic tilt test · bodyweight · 30 seconds
• standing pelvic tilt test · bodyweight · 30 seconds

What it concludes

• Bone anatomy varies significantly from person to person, making anatomical landmark measurements unreliable for testing anterior pelvic tilt.
• If you cannot flatten your lower back to the floor or maintain that position for 30 seconds without fatigue or spasms, you likely have anterior pelvic tilt.
• If you cannot tuck your pelvis while standing without bending your knees and hold it for 30 seconds, you may need to work on pelvic control.