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
  • BARBELL REVERSE LUNGES (4x10)

    Episode 1

    Start by engaging your core, with the barbell on your upper back, slowly step back into a reverse lunge, making sure not to slam your knee on the floor, press through the heel of your front foot to stand back to starting position. You can do all on one leg first, or do them alternating.

    Beginner...

  • 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

    ...

  • DUMBBELL SINGLE LEG RDL (4x10) PER SIDE

    Episode 4

    Stand with dumbbells in hands, your back foot should only be touching the floor for stabilization, hinge your hips back as you glide the weights down to mid-shin height, squeeze your glutes and hamstrings as you stand back up. Make sure to keep a neutral spine.

    Weight Recommendations:

    Beginner:...

  • SUMO SQUAT PULSES (3x12)

    Episode 5

    Stand with feet wide and toes turned out, then lower into a sumo squat. Stay low and pulse up and down a few inches, keeping your chest lifted and knees tracking over toes.

    Weight Recommendations:

    Beginner: 5-10lbs
    Intermediate: 12-30lbs
    Advanced: 35-65+ lbs

    *Modification: do these without wei...

  • CABLE GLUTE KICKBACK (4x12) PER SIDE

    Episode 6

    Lean your chest forward, engage your core, and kick your leg backwards with the resistance of the cable. Make sure you are not arching your back, move slow & controlled & drive the weight through your glute on the kick and the return motion

    Weight Recommendations:

    Beginner: 10-20lbs
    
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