5 exercises for women with diastasis recti

Exercises that will help you if you have diastasis recti.

Written By: Naz Haider | Updated : January 19, 2017 3:57 PM IST

A lot of women suffer from diastasis recti after pregnancy, but it mostly goes unnoticed and undiagnosed because a lose and jiggly belly is thought to be a normal feature post-pregnancy. However, you need to check whether you have diastasis recti, and if you do, you should be careful with what exercises you do to tone your abs. A lot of gym trainers and exercise professionals will advise exercises that can actually cause harm in your condition. If you have diastasis recti, you need to perform exercises that help the abdominal muscles get back in shape. Here are a few safe exercises that you can practice.

1. Heel drop

Lie down on an exercise mat on your back, with your legs folded and heels resting on the floor.
Inhale as you lift one at a 30 degree angle. Engage your core and pelvic muscle, and exhale as you put your leg back on the floor.
Do the same action with the other leg.
Repeat for 5 sets.

2. Heel slide