# Strength training after a C-section **URL:** \ **Category:** Nutrition Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [May 21, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/strength-training-after-a-c-section/19760 "2026-05-21T02:44:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![David\_Oswald](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/838e76/32.png) [@David\_Oswald](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/David_Oswald)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/strength-training-after-a-c-section/19760/1 "2026-05-21T02:44:55Z")
My wife had a C-section ten days ago. It was unplanned, but she and the baby are doing well. Current restrictions from the Doctor are lifting no more than around 20# for eight weeks. Current physical activity guidelines are to walk as tolerable. She is doing well, but she would like to get her strength back when appropriate. I have read online that kegal exercise after a week are recommended. How about light core bracing? Can she do bird dogs or planks, or other isolation work for her core? What about lower body exercises? ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/strength-training-after-a-c-section/19760/2 "2026-05-21T02:49:22Z")
Congrats on the new addition. That’s awesome! I don’t feel comfortable giving recommendations via a forum response, as I’d want to discuss specifics with the individual, have regular follow up, and so on. This is something we do via [consultation with either myself or our OB-GYN, Dr. Loraine Barak](https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/consultations/womens-health-consultation/)i. Sorry about that. -Jordan