10 Minute Abs After Baby (8 Diastasis Recti Safe Ab Exercises)

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Published 2020-11-04
Rebuild your core after baby with these 8 diastasis recti exercises! Specifically targeting the transverse abdominals (TVA) and pelvic floor muscles (both of which are weakened during pregnancy).

This workout is specifically designed to heal diastasis recti, strengthen the pelvic floor, and rebuild your abs after baby.

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✨THE WORKOUT: Diastasis Recti: 10 Minute Abs After Baby✨

► EQUIPMENT: None! Just your bodyweight.

► INSTRUCTIONS: Follow along with the video above.
00:00 Workout Introduction
02:20 Move 1: Transverse Abdominal Breathing (TVA breathing) + Core Connection
02:57 Move 2: Lying Heel Tap + Leg Lift
03:33 Move 3: Lying Bent Knee Pulls
04:15 Move 4: Elevated Bent Knee March
04:52 Move 5: Elevated Leg Extension + Leg Drop
05:27 Move 6: Elevated Leg Extension + 2 Circles
06:00 Move 7: Elevated Bent Knee V-Taps
06:45 Move 8: Elevated First Position Kick Outs
07:22 Repeat all 8 Moves

*Note: Start where you are and do what you can! Maybe you start by performing the first three exercises for 20-30 seconds, rest and repeat. Then slowly add on exercise 4, then 5, and progress your way up to completing all seven exercises. You can always work up to performing these exercises for 45-60 seconds.

The 8 Best Diastasis Recti Exercises:
1️⃣ Transverse Abdominal Breathing (TVA Breathing) + Core Connection
2️⃣ Lying Heel Tap + Leg Lift
3️⃣ Lying Bent Knee Pulls
4️⃣ Elevated Bent Knee March
5️⃣ Elevated Leg Extension + Leg Drop
6️⃣ Elevated Leg Extension + 2 Circles
7️⃣ Elevated Bent Knee V-Taps
8️⃣ Elevated First Position Kick Outs

See video for complete workout and proper exercise form.

❤️ Learn more about Diastasis Recti + healing your core and pelvic floor after baby in this post:
www.nourishmovelove.com/postpartum-recovery-diasta…
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⭐FAQ's + TRAINER TIPS:
► How soon can I start these exercises postpartum?
I always recommend chatting with your doctor or midwife about resuming exercise postpartum. Every body (and every pregnancy) is so different! I personally started using these 8 Diastasis Recti exercises around two weeks post-baby.
I started with the first four exercises for diastasis recti repair. I progressed up to all eight post-baby ab exercises around 6-8 weeks postpartum.

► What if I feel these moves in my lower back/thighs instead of my abs?
If you're feeling ab exercises in your thighs and lower back, that could mean your hip flexors are taking over the work and the moves are too advanced! I would scale back and try the modifications of each of these exercises! I go through them in the video but you can also find them written out here -- www.nourishmovelove.com/postpartum-recovery-diasta…
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▪️Day 1: 5 Postpartum Recovery Ab Exercises --    • 10-Minute Diastasis Recti Challenge (...  
▪️DAY 2: 5 Pilates Ab Exercises for Diastasis Recti --    • 10-Minute Diastasis Recti Challenge (...  
▪️DAY 3: 5 Postpartum Ab Exercises with Resistance Band --    • 10-Minute Diastasis Recti Challenge (...  
▪️DAY 4: 5 Postpartum Recovery Ab Exercises --    • 10-Minute Diastasis Recti Challenge (...  
▪️DAY 5: 5 Pilates Ab Exercises for Diastasis Recti --    • 10-Minute Diastasis Recti Challenge (...  
▪️DAY 6: 5 Postpartum Ab Exercises with Resistance Band --    • 10-Minute Diastasis Recti Challenge (...  
▪️DAY 7: 📍You are here!
▪️DAY 8: 10-Minute Beginner Ab Workout for Women --    • 10-Minute Diastasis Recti Challenge (...  
▪️DAY 9: 5 Postpartum Ab Exercises with Mini Resistance Band --    • 10-Minute Diastasis Recti Challenge (...  
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All Comments (21)
  • BIG NEWS (‼)....we recently launched a FREE 28-Day Diastasis Recti WORKOUT PLAN with daily guided workout videos!! I filmed this program between 6 and 12 weeks postpartum and will be doing all the exercises "with" you along the way! You can find the whole program in this YouTube Playlist! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpa0d6IJAhbjxlK1l2-WcD5…
  • I’ve been doing this every night for 4 weeks and have gone from a 3 finger gap to a 1 finger gap! Thank you for doing this for us and keeping us “company!” ❤️
  • I should have commented a year and a half ago, but better late than never. Thank you for this video. I had a 3 1/2 finger gap, a wrecked pelvic floor and a slew of other health issues after my second baby. I made a commitment to follow your video every day. After eight weeks, my diastasis was almost fully healed and my prolapse was significantly better. I then was able to begin strength training for a year and for the first time in my life, had a six pack and a very strong body. Thank you so much for making an accessible and result-producing video! I’m back commenting now at 6 weeks PP with my third and excited to rehab my core again!
  • @abarros26
    These moves are LEGIT. I am 5 months pp. I’ve been doing this video once a day for a month (of course missing a few days here and there!) and I swear that stomach is now flatter than it was before I got pregnant. My core is feeling so strong. This is a miracle.
  • @LiSa_20_22
    I'm 2 years postpartum. I've been doing these exercises for 2 weeks and I just realized today that my bathroom trips have decreased by 50% even though I'm still consuming the same amount of fluids! My stomach is flatter and abs are redefining 💃🏼 It's amazing!
  • @heenashaikh5407
    I have been doing this workout since last one month daily. And my 4 finger gap is now 2 finger gap. I will continue it till I recover fully . Thank you so much.
  • @glay5656
    I started this workout around 8 weeks postpartum, 3-4 times per week. Now my baby is almost 5 months old and my abs went from 3 finger gap to 1 finger separation. I had DR for over 3 years after my first born. Can't believe how easy yet effective this is! Thank you so much for helping me feel connected with my abs again!
  • @user-pz2kd3nc1d
    I’ve been doing this 10minute work out 4 times a week for 3 months. This is the best thing out there for healing your core. I’ve spent so much on other programs and can’t believe this free video has been the best. I started with a 3 1/2 finger separation above my belly button 2finger separation in my belly button and bellow. I now can’t feel a separation at all above or below my belly button just a 1.5 separation in my belly button which has made a huge difference in the strength of my core My back pains almost none existent now. My balance and overall movement is so much stronger I’m more aware of my core now. DO NOT BUY ANY MORE PROGRAMS- stick with this women please she’s changing lives Thank you. I’m so grateful thank you
  • @carmegkin
    This is THE best postpartum ab workout I have come across! My oldest is 8 so I’ve been searching for this video for 8 years!!! Thank you! My abs are on fire.
  • @katsons3
    I am about like 31 year post pardum- yes, really! I have a bad diastasis recti and I have always asked questions about my stomach to many many health professionals and all they want to tell me is it is 'extra' skin. I have the 'doming' sitation and did not realize it was not a good thing. I even had trainers and PT for other exercies and no one has addressed it then. * sigh. So at age 50 and 31 years later, I am glad you post this and sharing your time- a great blessing, to help 'us'. I look forward to more of these and repeating this one! God bless!
  • @malikmurphy3541
    These exercises really work, i went from a 4 finger separation to a two finger , I’ll be so happy when i get my stomach back fully. This video was a miracle because so many women think surgery is the only option and it’s not.
  • I am 2 years post partum and just now doing this video. I hope they help me regain core strength after 3 kids and not even knowing what diastasis recti even was!
  • @taraeliason9680
    15 years postpartum!! Just learning about DR- starting this workout today! 😁
  • @janessy5674
    Day 1 complete Day 2 complete Day 3 complete This is my Third time doing it !!!! Im doing this every other day and omg i feel a total difference with my back already , i used to use my lower back strength for picking up my toddler now i don’t feel that . I feel like im having my core back omg thank you im coming back on Wednesday . Please be consistent ladies it really works!!!
  • @1lanna8
    I've been doing this video for 18 months and my tummy looks amazing. I super appreciate your videos.
  • @steffi7264
    Been doing this every night before bed, 4weeks from 3finger gap to 2finger gap. Thx!!! Love from Indonesia❤
  • @newnaturel137
    Did this exercise once and while I slept I felt the after burn in my abs all night. Saw a huge difference with my tummy the next morning. Noticed reduced belly fat and more importantly it was flat...... My tummy wasn't protruding outward and I didn't look pregnant anymore. I then realized the whole time being 9 months pp, I was doing the wrong exercises and that's why I didn't see any results before.
  • @mariayanez8675
    Been doing these for a week and I already see my waist is smaller and my clothes fit even better! I will continue doing them for the next 3 weeks, thank you so much 🥰
  • @lolo.lifts23
    i literally cried the whole video and i've never met you. i am so proud of you
  • Starting today, 3 months postpartum from a twin pregnancy! Working to get this workout in every other day along with a half hour walk everyday to get myself feeling back to normal