08/18/2026
Not all core exercises are created equal.
There are plenty of great movements for rebuilding strength postpartum, but if we had to choose one that delivers the most bang for your buck, it would be the Turkish sit-up.
Why?
It teaches your core to work the way it’s designed to in everyday life. Instead of isolating your abs, it challenges your entire system to coordinate with your breath, pelvic floor, hips, shoulders, and trunk while moving through multiple positions.
That means you’re building the kind of strength that carries over to real life, whether you’re getting off the floor with your baby, carrying a car seat, or lifting groceries.
The Turkish sit-up also allows for endless progressions and regressions, making it appropriate for many stages of postpartum recovery when introduced at the right time and with the right guidance.
The best postpartum exercise isn’t the hardest one. It’s the one that helps your body move, function, and feel stronger for the demands of motherhood.
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