Health

Easy Exercises for Moms

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Glute bridge
Strengthens and tones the glutes (butt) and lower back
Glute Bridge exercise


• Lie down on your back and bend your knees so your kneecaps are facing the ceiling. Put your feet on the floor.

• Place your baby on your lower tummy, between your hips. (You can also do this exercise without your child.)

• Contract your abs and lift your hips in the air while pressing your feet on the floor and tightening your bottom and thighs. Your baby will get a little lift and provide you with extra resistance. Hold for 3 seconds.

• Lower your hips back down to the ground. Then lift your hips up again.

• Do 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions.

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