Check out these great effective resistance band exercises in my article
This one’s my favorite:
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All of these resistance band exercises are safe during all trimesters of pregnancy except the “Double Leg Stretch”. After your 1st trimester I’d omit the shoulder press “Lunge with shoulder press” but continuing lunges will help keep your rear in gear 
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What are your favorite exercises to get “Bikini Ready”
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Good Form is super important to maximize your benefits of lifting weights (or in this case doing prenatal pilates). Don’t focus on the amount of weight, focus on your form. If you can’t properly execute an exercise then the weight is too heavy!
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I love this exercise!
It’s great for targeting those deep abs, good during 1st Trimester & After Baby
Focus: Abs/Core
Modifications:
Reps: 10-30
Sets: 1-4
Other great ab exercises
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*To keep your knees from hurting when doing leg work keep a majority of your weight towards your heel, not your toes*
Side Lunge with Twist is great for After Baby ~ work on getting those buns back & strengthening your hips
Focus: Abs/Core, Shoulders & Butt
Modifications:
Always be sure you have the smaller range of motion/basic movements down before you progress on….
Sets: 1-3
Reps: 10-20
Weights: 0-5lbs
What is your favorite butt exercise?
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