Ab-Building Arm Lift Postpartum Exercise
You don't have to crunch your way to perfect abs—try this arm lift instead.
Submitted by
Kayla Chong
Kayla Chong
Thankfully, these tummy-tightening abdominal contractions are nothing like labor. (But you still have to remember to breathe!)
- You
- Your baby
Sit on the ground with knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Baby can be in the car seat, bouncy seat, exersaucer or on the floor, playing.
Tighten your abdominals and lower your torso to about a 45-degree angle. Your spine should remain neutral (just like you when the kids are arguing).
Slowly raise your arms up toward your ears, one at a time. Only go as high as you can—once the spine starts to curve, you've gone too far.
Return back to your starting point.
The longer you hold the arms up overhead, the more difficult this exercise is. Go ahead, challenge yourself!
- Do two sets of 15, three times per week.
- After two weeks, increase to two sets of 20.
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