Are you currently carrying a baby in your tummy? Despite what you may think, you can't simply rely on light exercise to stay in shape during pregnancy. Booty band exercises are not only great for making your pregnancy more comfortable, but they also help you recover faster after giving birth.
That said, here are a few examples of booty band exercises you may do even through your pregnancy.
1. Banded Kickbacks
Start this exercise by standing upright, holding the resistance band in both hands. You may grip the band about shoulder-width apart and extend both arms out in front of your body. Slowly, bend at the knees and bring your arms back with your palms facing each other. Make sure that your arms and hands remain straight during the movement.
2. ¼ Squat With Rotation
Start this exercise by holding the resistance band in both hands. You can stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and point your toes slightly outward. Take the band slightly more than shoulder-width apart and keep your arms extended in front of your body.
Now, take a deep breath and go down, squatting slightly and reaching your arms back. Next, rotate your arms up and over your head until they are facing forward.
3. Banded Side Lunge
Start this exercise by holding the resistance band in both hands. You may grip the band about shoulder-width apart and stand with your feet together. Stretch the band out to one side, and then take a deep breath, bending at the knee. Tuck your chin toward your shoulder and hold for about three seconds. Next, breathe out and slowly straighten your leg. Repeat on the other side.
4. Banded Squat with Side Lunge
Starting from a standing position, take the resistance band in both hands and extend both arms in front of your body. You may grip the band about shoulder-width apart and hold it out to one side. Take a deep breath and bend at the knee, lowering yourself into a squat motion. Tuck your chin toward your shoulder and hold for about three seconds. Next, breathe out and slowly straighten your leg. Take a deep breath and bring your arms wide as you lunge to the opposite side. Repeat.
5. Single-Leg Band Squat
Start this exercise by holding the resistance band in both hands. You may also have a chair or wall for support. You may keep your feet together or slightly apart. Take your arms out to one side and then place your foot on the band. Make sure the band stays under your foot. You may also wear a booty band for this exercise.
Take a deep breath and bend at the knee, lowering yourself into a squat motion. Once you get to the bottom, squeeze your glutes, and hold for about three seconds. Slowly, push yourself back up to the starting position. Repeat on the other side.
6. Banded Sumo Squat
Start this exercise by holding the resistance band in both hands. You may grip the band about shoulder-width apart and stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart. Take the band slightly more than shoulder-width apart and keep your arms extended in front of your body.
Take a deep breath and bend at the knee, lowering yourself into a squat motion. Remember to try to keep your heels on the ground throughout the exercise. Hold for about three seconds, and then return to the starting position. Repeat.
Conclusion
The above exercises are just a few of the many that you can do with a booty band, making it a great fitness tool to add to your exercise regimen. Booty band exercises are also safe, effective and a great way to maintain your ideal body shape while you're pregnant.
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