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Why "Tight" is NOT the Goal for Your Pelvic Floor

2 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief dialogue, Hallie Bulkin and a co‑speaker challenge the common belief that a constantly "tight" pelvic floor is desirable. They argue that, like any other muscle, the pelvic floor should be able to both contract and relax, emphasizing functional mobility over perpetual tension. The conversation highlights that while heavy lifters or CrossFit athletes may need a stronger, more supportive pelvic floor, most people benefit from a pelvic floor that moves freely and can relax when not in use. The overall message is that a mobile, functional pelvic floor is healthier than one that is constantly tight.

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Okay, so a lot of people feel like tight is the goal, right? So tight is not the goal. We don't want things tight because I know like when you're here, you're always kind of like helping to like make things more mobile, if you will.
Yeah, everybody says they want tight, tight, tight, but in reality, like what other muscle are you always trying to keep tight? Like if you want like a strong bicep, are you just gonna like walk around keeping that muscle tight all day? No, because then it won't be functional. Like you want a functional muscle. You want a muscle to be able to contract when it contracts, relax when it relaxes. And if you are a CrossFitter or lifting like a lot of weight, you need a particularly stronger pelvic floor. If your average day is not anything crazy, then you really just want a moving pelvic floor.