Pregnancy Technique Tips: Modifying Abs on Your Back

In Pure Barre, we do abs on the back at both the beginning and end of class. Strengthening your core throughout pregnancy is beneficial; however, as your pregnancy progresses, certain ab positions may start to feel uncomfortable or heavy in your chest/lungs. We encourage you to 1) avoid lying flat on your back for prolonged periods of time, 2) avoid big rotations side to side and work to keep your range of motion small, and 3) listen to your own body and sit upright / take breaks as needed. Elevating your chest and listening to your own body will help make sure you are still targeting your core muscles, while doing so safely!