PRENATAL GYM 1ST TRIMESTER

PRENATAL GYM 1ST TRIMESTER

59 Seasons

Hi mama!!! so excited to get started with you on this trimester! Quick reminder & disclaimer before starting these to be cleared by your doctor or medical team, always listen to your body in terms of weight amount & we recommend prior experience of weight training in the gym to continue these type of exercises in pregnancy! Let’s get into it and work on that strength for you and baby together!!

This trimester focuses on maintaining strength while honoring lower energy levels and early body changes. Workouts emphasize foundational lifts, core connection, breathwork, and posture, with smart modifications to manage fatigue and nausea. The goal is to build stability and confidence while keeping intensity adaptable, helping you feel strong and supported from the very beginning. If you're looking for 2nd or 3rd Trimester, navigate back to the homepage and click into PRENATAL GYM PROGRAM for more!

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PRENATAL GYM 1ST TRIMESTER
  • SQUAT PRESS (4x10)

    Episode 1

    Find a weight that challenges you, but allows you to keep proper form. Engage your core, slowly drop into a squat, keeping your core engaged & push through your heels. Make sure not to fully lock out your legs.

    Beginner: Dumbbell squats or bodyweight-10lbs plates on the machine
    
Intermediate: 25...

  • HAMSTRING CURL (4x12)

    Episode 2

    There are a few different machines in the gym for this- you can do them seated like me, or lying! If seated, place your ankles on top of the padded bar. Engage your core, and use your hamstrings to press down on the bar & think about curling it down underneath you. Use the resistance of the weigh...

  • LEG EXTENSION (4x12)

    Episode 3

    Sit with a flat back, engaged core & knees bent, place the padding in front of your ankles/shins. Push the lever up until your legs are almost straight in front of you, then slowy lower to starting position.

    Weight Reccomendations:

    Beginner: 30-40lbs
    Intermediate: 45-70lbs
    Advanced: 75-90+lbs

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  • HIP THRUST (4x12)

    Episode 4

    Use a barbell. Support upper back on a bench/ thrust machine, press through your heels to drive your glutes up to a tabletop position, then slowly return back down.

    Weight Recommendations:

    Beginner: Try just the bar first or dumbbells
    
Intermediate: 15-35lb plates on each side of the barbell
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  • RAINBOW EXTENSION KICK (3x10)

    Episode 5

    Starting on all fours, kick one leg back and draw a large semi-circle arch in the air with your foot, tapping the floor on both the far left and far right.

    Zero equipment

  • BARBELL RDL (4x10)

    Episode 6

    Engage your core, hinge at the hips as you lower the bar, keeping your spine neutral . then drive your hips forward and use your hamstrings to power back to standing position.

    Weight Recommendations:
    Beginner: Try just the bar first or dumbbells
    
Intermediate: 10-35lb plates on each side of the ...