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  • 9/22/2024
Can You Lift Weights While Pregnant

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00:00Can You Lift Weight While Pregnant?
00:02Weight lifting during pregnancy can offer numerous benefits, such as maintaining muscle
00:05strength, reducing back pain, improving posture, and preparing your body for labor.
00:10Plus, it can promote quicker postpartum recovery.
00:12It's crucial to adjust your routine based on your trimester.
00:16Pregnancy brings hormonal changes and shifts in weight distribution that impact overall
00:20strength, flexibility, and balance.
00:22To lift weight safely, focus on lighter weight with higher repetition.
00:26In the first trimester, your body is adjusting.
00:28Focus on exercises that target the legs, core, and upper body without straining your abdomen.
00:34Try dumbbell curls, bodyweight squats, lunges, and light chest presses.
00:37During the second trimester, your balance shifts.
00:40Prioritize safe, supportive exercises like lunges, seated dumbbell presses, and resistant
00:45band workouts.
00:46In the third trimester, focus on low-impact exercises to maintain strength.
00:49Try leg extension, resistant band rows, and seated shorter presses.
00:53With the right precaution, weight lifting can be a safe and effective way to stay fit
00:57during pregnancy.

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