November 19

Pre & Postnatal Workout Plan

3-Day Strength Program for Pregnancy & Postpartum

Intro

Pregnancy and the postpartum phase are not a time to stop moving—they’re a time to move differently.

This simple 3-day pre and postnatal workout plan is designed to help you stay consistent with strength training while respecting the changes your body is going through. Whether you’re newly pregnant or easing back into exercise postpartum, this structure gives you a clear, manageable place to start.

Each workout can be done at home or in the gym using light to moderate weights. The focus is on controlled movement, consistency, and building strength in a way that feels sustainable.

If your schedule and energy allow, you can also add 20–30 minutes of walking 3–4 times per week to support overall movement.

If you’re feeling good, you can repeat your favorite workout day one additional time during the week.


How to Use This Plan

  • Complete 3 workouts per week
  • Rest or walk on the days in between
  • Focus on form over intensity
  • Move at a pace that feels controlled—not rushed
  • Adjust weights as needed to maintain good technique
  • Supersets mean you to the exercises back and forth - example - do one set pushups, then one set crunches, and repeat this 3x (see day 2)

Day 1: Lower Body

  • Squats (with light dumbbells) – 4 x 20
  • Walking Lunges – 4 x 15 each leg
  • Side-to-Side Squats (add a thigh band if available) – 4 x 10 each way
  • Glute Bridges – 4 x 15

Core:

  • Crunches – 3 x 20
  • Reverse Crunches – 3 x 20

Day 2: Upper Body “Push”

  • Push-Ups (on knees or feet) – 4 x 10
    • Superset: Crunches – 4 x 10
  • Chest Press (dumbbells or machine) – 3 x 15
    • Superset: Side-to-Side Crunches – 4 x 15
  • Lying Triceps Extensions (dumbbells) – 3 x 12
    • Superset: Leg Lowering (lower abs) – 4 x 12
  • Triceps Kickbacks – 3 x 10

Day 3: Upper Body “Pull”

  • One-Arm Rows – 4 x 12
    • Superset: Plank Hold – 4 x 30 seconds
  • Lat Pulldown – 4 x 12
    • Superset: Ball Crunches – 4 x 15
  • Dumbbell Curls (palms up) – 4 x 10
  • Dumbbell Curls (palms facing in) – 4 x 10

Optional Movement

Add walking 3–4 times per week for 20–30 minutes if it fits your routine. This can support overall energy, recovery, and consistency.


This plan is meant to support you—not push you.

Some days will feel stronger than others, and that’s part of the process. The goal here is to stay consistent with movement in a way that feels manageable and repeatable.

If you’re looking to build on this, you can explore more focused prenatal and postnatal core training to support your next phase.



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exercise, fitness, postpartum, postpartum fitness, pregnancy, pregnancy workout


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