10 Kegel Exercises To Strengthen Pelvic Floor Muscles



1. Lying Kegels

How To Do
  1. Lie down comfortably on a mat. Place a foam roller or a pillow under your head. Bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the floor.
  2. Relaxed and take 2-3 deep breaths. Do NOT push your lower back down against the floor.
  3. Gently contract the muscles in your vaginal and anal area. You should be able to feel an internal pull.
  4. Remember, the pelvic floor muscle is an internal muscle. Your hips will not rise, and your abs will not contract too much.
  5. Hold the contraction for a second if you are a beginner. Hold it for three seconds if you are comfortable enough.
  6. Fully release the contraction and relax.
  7. Repeat 2 more times.
Sets & Reps
3 sets of 3 reps. Do it thrice a day.

2. Sitting Kegels

How To Do 
  1. Sit on an exercise ball or a chair. Sit upright and place your feet flat on the floor and knees wide apart. Place your palms on the ball for support.
  2. Relax, take 2-3 deep breaths. Roll your shoulders back and keep your chest up.
  3. Gently contract the muscles in your vaginal and anal area. You should be able to feel an internal pull.
  4. Hold the contraction for 1-3 seconds and release it.
  5. Repeat 2 more times.
Sets & Reps
3 sets of 3 reps. Do it thrice a day.

 3. Lifted Kegels

How To Do
  1. Place two pillows below your hips. Place your legs a little wide apart, keep your knees bent, and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Gently contract the muscles in your vaginal and anal area. You should be able to feel an internal pull.
  3. Hold the contraction for 1-3 seconds and release it.
  4. Repeat 2 more times.
Sets & Reps
3 sets of 3 reps. Do it at least twice a day.

4. Butterfly Bridge

How To Do
  1. Lie down comfortably on a mat. Bend your knees, keep your feet together but knees wide apart. Place your hands by your side, and palms flat on the floor.
  2. Bring your knees close together and, simultaneously, lift your hips toward the ceiling. Exhale while you do so.
  3. Inhale, place your hips on the floor, and move your knees apart.
Sets & Reps
3 sets of 8 reps. Do this at least once a day.

5. Lying Towel Roll Squeeze

How To Do
  1. Lie down on a mat. You may support your pelvic area by placing two pillows below your hips. Keep your feet together.
  2. Take the towel roll and place it between your knees.
  3. Hold the towel roll with one hand.
  4. Inhale and move your knees apart. Keep your feet together, and do not move the towel roll.
  5. Bring your knees together and gently squeeze the towel roll. Exhale as you do so.
Sets & Reps
2 sets of 10 reps. Do it twice a day.

 6. Lying Bent Knee Leg Circles

How To Do 
  1. Lie down on a mat, bend your knees, and bring them close to your chest. Hold the knees with your hands.
  2. Move both knees in an outward circular motion.
  3. Make sure to breathe in and out as you do this exercise.
Sets & Reps
3 sets of 10 reps. Do this twice a day.

7. Clamshell

How To Do
  1. Lie down on the right side. Place your head on your arm. Bend your knees. Place your left hand below your bustline.
  2. Exhale and lift the left leg without extending it.
  3. Inhale and slowly bring your left leg down.
Sets & Reps
3 sets of 10 reps. Do this twice a day.

8. Lying Frog Stretch

How To Do
  1. Lie down on a mat.
  2. Bend your knees and bring your feet together.
  3. Move your knees apart. Keep your feet together.
  4. You may place two pillows or yoga blocks to support your knees.
  5. Stay in this pose for 20 seconds. Keep breathing and relax.
Sets & Reps
3 sets of 20 seconds hold. Do this twice a day.

 9. Kegel Puppy Pose Stretch

How To Do
  1. Get on all fours. Place your elbows on the mat.
  2. Move back with your knees and walk forward with your hands.
  3. Lower your shoulders and upper back. Your hips will be up toward the ceiling. Feel the stretch in your shoulders.
  4. Hold this pose for 20 seconds. Keep breathing.
Sets & Reps
3 sets of 20 seconds hold. Do this twice a day.

10. Pelvic Frog Squat

How To Do
  1. Get on all fours.
  2. Bring your knees close to your hands.
  3. Support your body weight on your toes and fingertips and lift your knees off the floor.
  4. Push the knees apart. You may place an elbow against each knee to push it apart.
  5. Hold this pose for 10-20 seconds.
Sets & Reps
3 sets of 10-20 seconds hold. Do this twice a day. 
These are the 10 Kegel exercises and stretching for strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and reducing urinary and bowel inconsistency. You can see a difference in 3-4 weeks if you do these exercises regularly. Consult your doctor to know if you are activating the right muscles.
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