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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00:28Episode 1BARBELL 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...
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00:23Episode 2HAMSTRING 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...
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00:23Episode 3LEG 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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00:44Episode 4DUMBBELL 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:...
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00:34Episode 5SUMO 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...
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00:35Episode 6CABLE 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
Intermedia...