
30 Min Dumbbell Upper Body Workout (Pregnancy Friendly)
- Duration
- 29 min
- Level
- Intermediate
- Body Focus
- Upper Body
- Est. Calories
- ~204 kcal
A 30-minute dumbbell upper body workout for shoulders, back, chest and arms, with pregnancy-friendly modifications throughout.
Maddie, a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, designed this 30-minute session to work the shoulders, back, chest, biceps and triceps using only dumbbells. Pregnancy-friendly modifications are included throughout, though anyone at any fitness level can enjoy it. The video runs about 29 minutes.
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Who Is It For?
Pregnant women with their doctor's approval to exercise, and anyone with dumbbells who wants a complete upper body session.
Who Is It Not For?
Not ideal without dumbbells, or if you are pregnant and have not been cleared by your doctor or midwife to exercise.
Key Benefits
Builds strength in the shoulders, back, chest and arms with dumbbells, with modifications that make it suitable during pregnancy.
Things to Keep in Mind
Check with your doctor or midwife before starting, use the pregnancy modifications and stop if you feel dizzy, short of breath or any pain.
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