Sit-Up

Modifications for Pregnancy and Postpartum

Sit ups are for the most part not recommended during the pregnancy or the rehab stage of postpartum since they put a lot of pressure on the core and the pelvic floor. If you are at the stage of returning to sit ups in your postpartum and feel confident with your core and pelvic floor, start with less reps and less range of motion. This way you can always notice if you have any symptoms (coning) and sub correctly.

Exercises throughout pregnancy instead of the Sit-Up

1. Knee raises

2. Shoulder-height kettlebell swings

3. Ball slams

4. Bear crawls

5. Dead bugs

6. Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws

7. Palloff Press

Learn more about the benefits and risks of the Sit-Up during pregnancy.