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Chest Press with Baby
Starting Position
Lie on your back on the floor, holding baby's body firmly (beneath his arms). You and your baby should be face-to-face. Ensure baby's head is stable and engage your abdominals by pulling your belly button in towards your spine...
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Squats with Baby Carrier
Starting Position
This exercise uses a front pack carrier. Stand with your feet wider than your shoulders, toes and knees pointing forward. Engage your abdominals and stand tall. Keep your knees soft (do not lock them).
Action
INHALE: Slowly...
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Plié Squat with Baby Carrier
Starting Position
Stand with feet wider than shoulders, knees slightly bent, toes turned outward. Make sure your knees and toes are pointing in the same direction. Engage your abs and keep your torso tall.
Action
INHALE: Squat straight down ...
Submitted by: Stroller Strides
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Lunges with Baby Carrier
Starting Position
This exercise uses a front pack carrier. Stand tall with your abs engaged to support your body. Step your right leg forward and left leg back so that you have a wide distance between your feet.
Action
NHALE: Lower straight ...
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Baby Hip Bridges
Starting Position
Lie down on the floor or a mat with knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Sit baby on your hips, resting against her back against your thighs. Gently hold her in position. Keep a space between your chin and chest (looking diagon...
Submitted by: Stroller Strides
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Reverse Crunches
Starting Position
Lay baby face-down on your shins, facing you while you lie on your back. Hold onto baby with your hands to keep her secure. Keeping your knees bent and your feet off the floor, engage your abdominal muscles by pulling your bel...
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Plank
Starting Position
Begin this exercise by kneeling over your baby with your knees and forearms on the floor. Your elbows should be placed directly below your shoulders. Keep your feet together and your spine (including your head and neck) in a n...
Submitted by: Stroller Strides
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Opposite Arm & Leg Lifts
Starting Position
Kneel over your baby on your hands and knees. Your hands should be directly below your shoulders and your knees should be directly under your hips. Keep your spine and neck neutral and engage abdominals.
Action
EXHALE: Slow...
Submitted by: Stroller Strides
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