{"id":2089,"date":"2021-07-21T13:07:10","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T13:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/?p=2089"},"modified":"2023-12-21T13:57:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T13:57:19","slug":"weightlifting-after-having-a-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/postpartum-exercise\/weightlifting-after-having-a-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Weightlifting After Having a Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting back to, or starting, weightlifting after having a baby without leaks or back pain is absolutely possible. Returning to cross-training or weightlifting with diastasis recti or pelvic floor dysfunction, requires careful technique progression and breathing strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Can I Lift Weights When Doing MUTU System?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FV1-YVXpB2c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our specialist MUTU Pro, <a href=\"http:\/\/busylifefitnessfl.com\/\">Bill Bitz<\/a> discusses <strong>\u2018How to get back into weightlifting after having a baby\u2019.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin, it\u2019s important that you follow these rules to ensure you return to lifting in the correct way, to avoid injury or further postpartum issues. These rules apply no matter how long ago you gave birth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules for weightlifting after having a baby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t <\/strong>rush back to weightlifting after having a baby as soon as you\u2019ve had clearance, there\u2019s foundational work to be done first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do<\/strong> work on rebuilding that strength from the ground up. Before the big PBs must come core and pelvic floor strength. The big lifts will follow if you do this stage right.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/join\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Ad-Bandana-Girl-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2177\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t<\/strong> be too proud to scale the weights or exercises. There is no need to do box jumps, double under jump rope, or go too heavy if your body isn\u2019t quite ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do<\/strong> tell your competitive side to chill for a while. There is plenty of time for being the fastest and strongest and MUTU will help you get there. <strong>#MUTUSoYouCan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A few red flags!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t<\/strong> lift or do certain exercises if you experience any of these symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c If you ever pee yourself (or worse, poo). Even a little leak is a massive warning sign!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c When you feel pain in your pelvic region or lower back during or after your workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c If you feel unstable in the core or like you\u2019re \u2018falling-out at the front\u2019 when you perform any exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c When during any move your body shakes or trembles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c If there is bulging, straining, protrusion or doming anywhere on or from within your abdomen or pelvic floor when you work out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/join\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Ad-Diastasis-testimonial-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"Ad Diastasis testimonial\" class=\"wp-image-2179\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do<\/strong> know alternative exercises. Extreme core or high impact exercises might be a part of the WOD at your gym, most of these aren\u2019t suitable for you if you have a weak or compromised core. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t <\/strong>be afraid to let your coach know about your DR or Pelvic floor dysfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do<\/strong> remember your alignment. When setting up for a lift I take my time and run down a checklist which includes your proper alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t<\/strong> move on to high impact exercise until your body is ready to do so. Stick with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/join\/\">MUTU System<\/a>, DR safe workouts and core exercises to ensure you have built a strong and stable foundation to help you to progress back to the movements, sport, and hobbies you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top take-aways for moms who want to lift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Progress slowly and build the core strength required to weight train properly and effectively after having babies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be aware of the signs of diastasis recti and a weak pelvic floor. Both these issues can be worsened with certain high impact exercise and lifting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep listening to your body and back-up if you need to at any point.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting back to, or starting, weightlifting after having a baby without leaks or back pain is absolutely possible. 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