Strength training postpartum
Hi Rip,
It has been almost 4 months since our first son was born and now my girlfriend wants to get back to strength training.
I assume I can safely have her start her novice progression over with the empty bar -- which she did on Wednesday with good form.
Maybe you have experience with training females postpartum? Anything special to considerer (movements to avoid for instance)?
I am asking because I almost got scolded by a PT at the gym because he thought she should only do breathing exercises and planks to strengthened her "messed up core". Heated discussion because...he is the healthcare professional, you know...
I googled but the Internet is full of "postpartum warrior workouts" with every plank variations imaginable, bulgarian split squats and hip-thrusts.
Thanks for your time.