Are pushups okay when you're pregnant?

Re: Are pushups okay when you're pregnant?

• WinesNotWhines

  April 2010

  I don't see why they wouldn't be ok, or why it would matter if you're on your toes or knees.
  

  

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• JG362009

  April 2010

  I still do push-ups -- pre-pregnancy, I did them on my toes and that's still how I do them.  But I don't think knees would be a problem. 
  

  

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• KirstieC member

  April 2010

  There are many opinions out there on whether push-ups are safe or not. Some people claim that it puts too much stress on your abdomen and it's not good for baby. I was told to avoid the traditional pushup, but I could do them on an incline. So I did them up against a desk or counter. You still get great results with less stress on the abs.
  

  

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• Laxbugg1410

  April 2010

  My Dr said they're okay, but they get REALLY difficult once you get a belly. Actually, it's kind of funny- gravity and the bump really work against you.

  I'm looking forward to starting them up again soon-- Then again, I'll have a little baby to carry around to tone my arms!

  

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• csalagi

  April 2010

  Cool.  Thanks, everybody!
  

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• kirkette member

  April 2010

  Yup, I still do push-ups too.

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• kcarnovale

  April 2010

  Push ups are fine as long as you are never straining or holding your breath while doing them. You are so early along, as long as you have been exercising regularly, than everything should still be fine. Always check with your OB!

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