What Kinds of Exercise Can You Do In The 2nd Trimester?
– Walking – Yoga – Pilates – Dancing – Swimming - Resistance Training
Yes, you can strength train while pregnant. With that said, it is important that you do not use very heavy resistance if you are weight training.
– Banded Shoulder Dislocations – Bodyweight Squats – Standing Hip Flexor Stretch – Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Sumo Squats:
The Sumo squat will strengthen your quadriceps (front thigh), adductors (inner thigh), hamstrings (back of thigh), and glutes!
This exercise will strengthen your shoulders, triceps, and core muscles.
You can do this exercise with a resistance band (that can be purchased on Amazon), a cable machine, or a dumbbell.