HOW TO DO Squats After Giving Birth (What to expect)

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Most women should be able to squat anywhere from 3-10 days after a vaginal delivery.

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If you delivered via cesarean section, then you will need to wait longer. Everyone heals differently, and some women may need several weeks before attempting a squat.

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If you had a vaginal delivery, you can probably start to slowly introduce weights after ~4 weeks.

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First, you want to make sure that you have something to hold on to for support. You just never know what that first squat will feel like.

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-The squat will help strengthen almost all of the muscles in your legs. It will also strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

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HOW TO DO Squats After Giving Birth (What to expect)

Most women should be able to squat anywhere from 3-10 days after a vaginal delivery.

How Soon Can You Do Squats After Giving Birth?

If you delivered via cesarean section, then you will need to wait longer. Everyone heals differently, and some women may need several weeks before attempting a squat.

What if I had a C-section?

If you had a vaginal delivery, you can probably start to slowly introduce weights after ~4 weeks.

When Can I Do A Barbell Squat?

First, you want to make sure that you have something to hold on to for support. You just never know what that first squat will feel like.

How To Work Up To Your First Postpartum Squat

-The squat will help strengthen almost all of the muscles in your legs. It will also strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

Why You Should Squat Postpartum

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