Brace Better Lift Heavier
About this episode
This episode discusses how to brace properly while lifting to protect the pelvic floor and improve strength.
Half of women report leaking when they lift heavy, and we have somehow decided that’s normal. I’m not interested in telling you to accept it or to stop lifting. I want to help you understand what’s happening when you brace, why it shows up most on squats, deadlifts, and cleans, and how small coaching cues can protect your pelvic floor without sacrificing strength. We get into the difference between a powerful brace and “bearing down,” using the core canister model to explain why pressure dis...
More episodes of The Barbell Mamas Podcast | Pregnancy, Postpartum, Pelvic Health
- Nuance Over Hot Takes
- Running Through Pregnancy
- Postpartum Surgery Decisions
- Rethinking Bed Rest In Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Exercise Modifications
- From Pregnancy Myths To Postpartum Power: What Sarah J. Maas Sparked
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Barbell Mamas Podcast | Pregnancy, Postpartum, Pelvic Health podcast page.