Transitions are one of the biggest tests of a rider’s core. If your pelvis tips, your ribs drop, or you feel yourself gripping to stay stable, it’s not because you’re “not strong enough” — it’s because the right core muscles aren’t switching on at the right time. The good news? You can retrain that pattern — and it starts with exercises that teach your core how to stabilise through movement, not just hold tension. Here are some of my favourite rider-specific drills to build a steadier seat: 1️⃣