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
  • BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT (4x10)

    Episode 1

    Start standing with one foot on the bench behind you, lower into a lunge, let the weights come down close to your shin/ankle & slowly stand back up. Lean your chest slightly forward throughout the movement & make sure you're not arching your back!

    Weight Recommendations:

    Beginner: Bodyweight on...

  • CABLE UPRIGHT ROW (4x12)

    Episode 2

    Stand close to the machine, grab the attachment, keep your core engaged as you pull the rope up, hands right below your chin and elbows slightly above your head!

    Beginner: 3-10lbs
    Intermediate: 12-35lbs
    Advanced: 40-65+ lbs

    *Modification: Upright row with dumbbells

  • HAMSTRING CURL (4x12)

    Episode 3

    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...

  • LAT PULL DOWN (4x12)

    Episode 4

    Grab the bar with your palms facing forward, as you pull, slightly lean back to pull the bar into your chest & make sure to engage your lats & your core throughout the movement!

    Beginner: 30-50lbs
    
Intermediate: 55-70lbs 

    Advanced: 70-100+lbs

    *Modification: do tricep extensions with dumbbells

  • CABLE TRICEP PUSH DOWN (4x12)

    Episode 5

    Stand close to the machine, grab the attachment, engage your core & push the attachment down, engaging your triceps & keeping your elbows in close by your side!

    Weight recommendations:
    Beginner: 10-15lbs
    
Intermediate: 20-35lbs 

    Advanced: 40-60+lbs

    *Modification: do tricep extensions with dumb...

  • SQUAT PRESS (4x12)

    Episode 6

    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...