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Ask the Experts: How can I tone my abs post-pregnancy?

By Barbara Baez @BarbaraMBaez · On July 27, 2011

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Dear Dr. Emily,

I had a baby about six months ago and have been working out about four days a week. I’ve dropped 30 lb. so far, but I can’t seem to get rid of my belly. I currently do about 100 crunches a day (a mix of crunches to target all areas), and I haven’t seen much progress. What else can I do?

-Frustrated

Forearm Plank

Dear Ms. Frustrated,

Thank you for your question. This is a common concern among women who have recently given birth. Due to the high demans placed on the abdominal muscles during a pregnancy, it often requires a lot of dedicated core work to tighten the midsection. It’s important to understand that our abdominals are made up of a deeper layer (which you cannot see) and a more superficial, outer layer (which you can see). Post-baby, you actually want to focus on the deeper muscles, which will help to pull everything back into your pre-baby physique. Some examples of great exercises for targeting the deeper muscles are the forearm plank, push-up plank, side plank, and isometric crunches. Prefer to take a core-targeted class? Pilates is a great workout known for hitting the deeper core muscles!

— Dr. Emily

 

Do you have a question for Dr. Emily? Email emily@lucilleroberts.com.

 


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Barbara Baez

is the Director of Digital Marketing at Lucille Roberts with a B.A. in Journalism and a love for social media. Barbara is a Long Island native, now living in Westchester, who loves strength training and a flexible dieting “IIFYM” approach to staying in shape. Vegetarian, nail polish junkie, and Instagram addict, Barbara loves being a part of the Lucille Roberts fitness family!

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