Movement for Week 1 Postpartum | Save this for baby's delivery!
Week 1 with my baby boy 🩵 As a pelvic floor physical therapist and mom of 2, these are some gentle movements I perform myself as well as prescribe to my patients in those early postpartum days. The goal with these movements is to reconnect with your new postpartum body that often feels foreign. Try each of these movements for 10-15 reps once per day and notice how you feel after each session. You may feel calmer & less tense — which is the goal after delivery! Want a 12 week pelvic floor, core and full body rehab program developed by a pelvic floor physical therapist? Join my Movement Through Early Postpartum program via the link in my bio 🖤 #postpartumrecovery #postpartumrehab #pelvicfloorrecovery
As your baby’s head begins to crown, your body needs to prepare for a significant opening of your pelvic outlet, and your pelvic floor muscles must stretch to their maximum capacity. 🌟 Positions that open your lower pelvis are key. Two essential movements for this stage are: 1. Hip Internal Rotation- helps move your sitz bones apart. 2. Anterior Pelvic Tilt- allows your tailbone to move back. Practicing these movements can help you find the positions you’re most comfortable with and boost ...
Here are 4 great lower body exercises that can be a bit more comfortable during pregnancy than some other traditional leg day exercises🤰 Keeping the hips strong during pregnancy is essential, because stronger hips can reduce the strain on the lower back and pelvis, helping to prevent pain. These exercises are designed to support the body’s changes during pregnancy while building stability, strength, and balance in the lower body. ✨ #glutesworkouts #glutesworkout #glutesfordays #glutesonfi...
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3 compound lifts I do for every upper body day 💪🏼 • Pull-ups • Bent over BB rows • Shoulder press Bench & Tricep dips are also a must :) If you're focused on building strength, don't neglect doing these! Compound exercises work multiple muscle groups at the same time, making them some of the most effective exercises for building strength ❤️🔥 Tags 🏷️ • #Upperbodyworkout #Upperbodyday #Upperbodycompounds #Gym #gymgirl #Workoutsforwomen #Pullupworkout #Bentoverrowworkout #gymworkout #Shoulderpressworkout #Gymfit #Gymfitsforwomen #Alphalete #Strengthtraining #Workoutmotivation