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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00:36Episode 1BICEP CURL (4x12)
Episode 1
Hold the dumbbells by your side, as you lift, slightly rotate your palm to face forward. Keep the elbow close to your body as you curl the dumbbell up toward your shoulders. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement then slowly return to starting position.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner...
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00:36Episode 2BENT OVER SINGLE ARM ROWS (4x12)
Episode 2
Have a bench in front of you to place one arm and lean over to create an almost table-top position. Hold a dumbbell in your working hand, keep your hips and shoulders squared to the floor as you pull the dumbbell up and in toward your hipbone.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lbs
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00:51Episode 3BARBELL PUSH PRESS (4x10)
Episode 3
Hold a barbell at your shoulders, dip slightly at the knees, then drive up and press the bar overhead. Lock out at the top, then lower back to shoulders with control.
Weight recommendations:
Beginner: Try just the bar first or dumbbells
Intermediate: 10-20lb plates on each side of the barbell
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00:25Episode 4BEAR HOLD SHOULDER TAPS (3x10)
Episode 4
Start in a bear hold with your knees hovering 1–2 inches off the floor. Keeping your hips as still as possible, lift one hand to tap the opposite shoulder, then switch sides while staying strong through your core and shoulders.
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00:33Episode 5CABLE 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...
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00:38Episode 6LATERAL RAISE (4x12)
Episode 6
Raise your arms up and to the side until you reach about shoulder height, keeping the slighted bend in your elbows & core engaged the whole time
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 3-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-25lbs
Advanced: 30-65+ lbs