You CAN exercise during pregnancy

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Session 8, 22 Weeks April 25, 2010

Filed under: Uncategorized — jacq @ 1:17 pm

KNEELING PUSHUP

Goal: Strengthen upper body, specifically chest, triceps, shoulders.


                                Option 1                                                              Option 2

1. Set up as in image above.

2. Option 1 is a simpler position to start and maintain. Please try option 1 and modify to option 2, should you feel you can manage more

3. Inhale to prepare

                                     Option 1                                                               Option 2

1. Exhale to lower body towards floor

2. Only lower to as low as you can maintain your spine and pelvis in a neutral position

3. Inhale to return to start position

4. Repeat 5-10 x

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