Suitable for those able to use dumbbells at the stage of their recovery. If the core exercises are too advanced select early days exercises such as heel taps, bird dogs and bear holds.

A good set of exercises to try in the early days of postpartum or if you are trying to rediscover your core and what it can cope with. A short video to explore.

Raise the dumbells out in front of you and return them back towards the body. Repeat, keeping core braced throughout. Avoid curvature in the lumbar spine, by keeping a good upright posture.