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3 Ways to Keep Doing Pushups Even If You're Pregnant
- Coach Dee
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
You probably don't need to stop them altogether!
Pushups are a super valuable exercise to train at any phase of your life. Not only do they build your upper body and core strength, but they also build skills that help you get up off the ground easier and support you if you fall.
One of the challenges of hitting a strong pushup is keeping your abs engaged to support a neutral spine position, thanks to gravity.
And...
One of the challenges of pregnancy is keeping your abs engaged to support a neutral spine position, thanks to the postural changes that come with growing a baby inside your body.
Put those 2 together and it’s going to feel a lot tougher to master your pushups.
So...
Here are 3 quick swaps to help you continue training your upper body and core strength right into your 3rd trimester:
Incline Pushup - This lightens the gravitational load so you won’t have to work as hard to keep your abs tight. You can do this on a barbell like I’ve shown here, or you can use a bench or even a couch or countertop at home!
Incline Bent-Knee Pushup - This shortens your lever length, making it even easier to hold your abs tight.
Dual Cable Chest Press - This takes the gravity component right out and lets you customize your load without putting any extra stress on your abs.
Coach Dee
@coachdee_fitness
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