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Best Top 5 Safe Exercises for Second Trimester

Second Trimester (13-26 Weeks)

The second trimester is often considered the most comfortable period of pregnancy. Focus on maintaining strength and stability as your bump grows.

Incline Push-ups

  • Strengthen your upper body and core with minimal strain. Steps:
  • Place your hands on a sturdy surface like a wall or countertop.
  • Inhale as you bend your elbows, lowering your chest towards the surface.
  • Exhale as you push yourself back up to the starting position.
  • Repeat 10-12 times, ensuring your back remains straight throughout.

Wall Sits
Wall sits are excellent for strengthening your thighs, improving posture, and stabilizing your pelvis.

Steps:

  • Stand with your back against a wall and feet shoulder-width apart.
  • Slowly slide down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  • Hold the position for 10-15 seconds while breathing evenly, then return to standing.
  • Perform 5-10 repetitions.

Side-Lying Leg Lifts
This exercise targets your hip and outer thigh muscles, providing extra support for your pelvis.

Steps:

  • Lie on one side with your legs stacked.
  • Exhale as you lift your top leg upward, keeping it straight.
  • Inhale as you lower it slowly back down.
  • Complete 10-15 repetitions per side.

Pelvic Rocks

Eases lower back discomfort and prepares your hips for labor.

Steps:

  • Begin on hands and knees.
  • Inhale to tilt your pelvis forward, creating a slight arch in your back.
  • Exhale to tuck your pelvis under, rounding your back slightly.
  • Repeat for 1-2 minutes, focusing on gentle, flowing movements.

Seated Dumbbell Rows
Strengthen your back muscles to improve posture and reduce tension from carrying extra weight.

Steps:

  • Sit on a chair and lean forward slightly, holding light dumbbells in each hand.
  • Exhale as you pull the dumbbells towards your waist.
  • Inhale as you lower them back to the starting position.
  • Perform 10-12 repetitions.

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