How Do You Do The Supported Ball Squat Exercises For Pregnant Women?

Becoming pregnant does not mean you have to stop doing your favorite exercises. Most women who don't have complications in their pregnancy can benefit from exercising. If your exercise routine includes strength training exercises such as squats, modifications may need to be made during pregnancy. An easy way to modify a squat is by using an exercise ball for support. Stand with your back to a wall. Your feet should be shoulder width apart. Be sure you are exercising on a clean dry non slick surface to prevent your feet from slipping as you squat. Place the exercise ball between the wall and your back. The ball should rest between your shoulder blades and lower back. Stand straight. Avoid leaning all your weight into the ball. Bend at the knee and lower your body down. Inhale as you go down. As you lower your body, use the ball to support your back. The ball should stay behind your back and roll down on the wall. Keep your chest up and don't lean forward. The abdominals should be kept ...  more