BEST CORE  EXERCISES AFTER BABY

BEGINNER WORKOUT

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It's tough to know where to  start! But safely rebuilding foundational core strength  is key.

How do you safely  get back into  exercise after  having a baby?

This postnatal ab workout  is safe for Diastasis Recti,  and designed to strengthen  your pelvic floor and rebuild  deep core muscles after  pregnancy. 

Try 5 bodyweight ab exercises 👉

1

CORE  BREATHING

Targets: The TVA muscles  and pelvic floor muscles (which support your internal organs  and provide stability of your  lower spine).

2

HEEL SLIDE  + LEG LIFT

Targets: Deep transverse abdominal muscles (TVA),  lower abs and hips.  ⭐ Omit the leg raise to modify.

3

90-DEGREE  HEEL TAPS

Targets: Deep transverse abdominal muscles (TVA),  lower abs and hips. ⭐ The farther your knees are  from your chest, the more  intense this will be.

4

DEAD BUG

Targets: Transverse  abdomen, lower abs and hip  flexors. ⭐ Reduce range of motion  to decrease intensity.

5

MODIFIED  PLANK

Targets: Deep transverse  abdomen muscles, rectus  abdomens, oblique muscles  and shoulders. ⭐ Add an incline to decrease  intensity.

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1. Core Breathing 2. Heel Slide + Leg Lift 3. 90-Degree Heel Taps 4. Dead Bug 5. Modified Plank DO IT: 40 sec work, 20 sec rest. Repeat x 1 set. 

Try this  10-Minute Postpartum Abs Workout in a guided,  follow-along  video!

Looking for more postpartum core recovery exercises? Check out this workout (that has over ONE MILLION views on YouTube!)

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