PRENATAL GYM 2ND TRIMESTER

PRENATAL GYM 2ND TRIMESTER

100 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!!

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PRENATAL GYM 2ND TRIMESTER
  • CALF PRESS (4x12)

    Episode 1

    You can use the same squat press machine that you we're already on (adjust weight if needed- I like to go a little bit lighter for these) Start with your feet flat, press through the balls of your feet to elevate your heels. Go slow & controlled, especially on the return motion. Use mind muscle c...

  • 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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  • BANDED SQUAT STEPS (3x10)

    Episode 4

    First, sit into a squat with a band right under your knees, perform your 10 steps per side.

  • GLUTE BRIDGES (4x12)

    Episode 5

    Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding a dumbbell across your hips. Press through your heels to lift your hips toward the ceiling, squeezing your glutes at the top before lowering with control.

    Weight Recommendations
    Beginner: 5-10lb
    
Intermediate: 15-30lb
    
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  • LATERAL LUNGES (4x10)

    Episode 6

    Hold a dumbbell with both hands. Step one leg out to the side, bending that knee while keeping the other leg straight, and sit back into the lunge. Keep your chest lifted and core engaged as you lower, then push off the bent leg to return to standing. Alternate sides

    Weight Recommendations
    Begin...

  • SQUAT PRESS (4x12)

    Episode 7

    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...