Diastasis Recti Safe

By Lindsey Bomgren, CPT + Pre-and-Postnatal Certified

6 AB  EXERCISES AFTER BABY 

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

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

Try the moves! 👉

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

HEEL SLIDES

Slide one heel out at a time, exhaling as you slide.

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BENT KNEE MARCH

2

TIP: The farther your knees are from your chest, the harder this exercise will be.

LEG  EXTENSIONS

3

Start extending your leg toward the ceiling. As you advance lower your leg closer to the ground.

LEG CIRCLES

4

Slowly draw 2 donut-sized circles with the big toe of your extended leg.

V-TAPS

5

Tap your toes on the outsides of your mat, then pull your knees and inner thighs together engaging your core + pelvic floor.

KICKOUTS

6

Make a "V" with your feet and slowly kick your heels out. Again engaging your abs and pelvic floor as you squeeze your inner thighs together.

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