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This study aimed to investigate the effects of kegel and dead-bug exercises combined with the abdominal draw-in maneuver on abdominal muscle thickness in young adults. Thirty healthy adults who voluntarily participated were divided into three groups of 10 each: abdominal draw-in maneuver, kegel exercises with the abdominal draw-in maneuver, and dead-bug exercises with the abdominal draw-in maneuver. Ultrasound imaging equipment and a pressure biofeedback unit were used to measure abdominal muscle thickness before and after the exercise. Data analysis was conducted using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and post hoc tests were performed using the Bonferroni correction. The external oblique, internal oblique, and transverse abdominis muscles showed significant differences between groups (p<.05). For the external oblique muscles, significant differences were found between the groups using the abdominal draw-in maneuver combined with dead-bug exercises and the other two methods (abdominal draw-in maneuver alone and combined with kegel exercises) (p<.05). Although the internal oblique and transverse abdominis muscles showed no significant differences between the groups, the group that performed the abdominal draw-in maneuver combined with dead-bug exercises showed the greatest increase in thickness. The most effective exercise method for increasing abdominal muscle thickness is the abdominal draw-in maneuver combined with dead-bug exercises. Therefore, to enhance the abdominal muscle thickness in clinical practice, the abdominal draw-in maneuver combined with dead-bug exercises is recommended rather than the abdominal draw-in maneuver alone or in combination with kegel exercises.