Pelvic floor exercises: Postpartum Weeks 1-6
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Kneeling Hip Hinge
For working on controlled lengthening of the glutes and pelvic floor
Glute Bridge
For reconnecting with the glutes
Glute Bridge March
For pelvic stability and strengthening the glutes and hip flexors
Quadruped Pelvic Tilts
For mobilizing and reconnecting with the pelvis
Cat Cow
For full spinal mobility and pelvic relaxation
Thread the Needle
For improving upper back mobility
Kneeling Thoracic Rotation
For improving upper back mobility
Banded Hip Hinge
For lengthening the glutes and pelvic floor and reconnecting with the hinge motion
Static Lunges
For glute and quad strengthening
Wall Sit
For strengthening the pelvic floor and assessing symptoms
Modified Side Plank
For improving oblique strength and stability
Dead Bugs
For working on deep core stability
Quadruped Knee Hovers
For deep core connection and stability
Clamshells
For connecting with the glutes and external hip rotation
Reverse Clamshells
For connecting with hip internal rotation and improving pelvic floor lengthening
Modified Bird Dog
For core stability and strength
Lying Knee Hugs
For hip mobility and releasing pelvic tension
Knee Fall Outs
For improving pelvic stability and core control
Supine Marches
For reconnecting with the deep core and hip muscles
Lying Pelvic Tilts
For reconnecting with the pelvis and improving mobility
Thoracic Rotation
For mobilizing the upper back, chest, and abdominals