Post 7 | *UK 🇬🇧 MUMS PLEASE STOP DOING KNEE LIFTS LIKE THIS ❌😭🔥*
🚨 *PREGNANCY SAFETY SERIES – PART 36*
Hook: “Protect your lower back.”
If you’re pregnant 🤰 and doing knee lifts while leaning sideways, twisting your pelvis, or letting your balance go… *STOP RIGHT NOW* 🚨🚨
This looks like a “simple light exercise”…
but when your spine is curved, pelvis is tilted, and your balance is poor, it can put unnecessary strain on your lower back, hips, and pelvic area 😰
🙅♀️ *RED = IMPROPER KNEE LIFT TECHNIQUE ❌*
❌ Curved spine pressure
❌ Lower back strain
❌ Pelvic misalignment
❌ Poor balance
❌ Wobbly movement
❌ Too much pressure on one side
That sideways lean = your spine is not stacked, your pelvis is not stable, and one small wobble can make the movement unsafe 😭
And mamas… pregnancy already changes your balance, posture, hips, and core strength. So please don’t force exercises that make you feel unstable.
Your midwife / physio would probably say:
“Mum, slow down, support yourself, and keep your posture safe.” 🤰✅
✅ *GREEN = SAFE: RECOMMENDED SUPPORTED KNEE LIFT ✅*
This is the safer setup:
1️⃣ *NEUTRAL SPINE*
Stand tall, keep your back long, no rounding, no twisting.
2️⃣ *STABLE PELVIS*
Keep hips level. Don’t let one side drop or twist.
3️⃣ *PARTNER SUPPORT*
Your helper should stay close and support gently, not pull, push, or shake you.
4️⃣ *SLOW CONTROLLED KNEE LIFT*
Small movement only. Lift within your comfort zone. No sudden jerks.
5️⃣ *IMPROVED COMFORT*
When your posture is upright and supported, the movement feels calmer, safer, and more controlled.
Real talk UK mums 🇬🇧:
We’re told “stay active” during pregnancy, but no one always explains HOW to move safely 😭
The goal is not to stop moving.
The goal is to move with control, support, and confidence ✅
No wobbling.
No sideways collapsing.
No forcing.
No fear.
Just safe, supported movement for you and bump 🤰💛
💚 SAVE THIS before your next pregnancy workout
📌 SEND IT to your partner so they know how to support you
💬 COMMENT “SAFE” ✅ if you want more pregnancy safety posts
💬 COMMENT “STOP” 🛑 if you’ve ever done this wrong before
⚠️ Educational illustration only. Every pregnancy is different. Always ask your midwife, doctor, or qualified physiotherapist before starting or changing exercises during pregnancy.
#PregnancySafety #PregnancyExercise #UKMums #PregnancyTips #PregnancyWorkout
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