ward718
Level 1 Valued Member
Hey gang -
35yo female, 5'6'', 128#, no current body comp known. Looking for some training advice regarding form.
I had my first child in December, 2015, and despite having a relatively uneventful pregnancy and delivery, had to undergo 4m of physical therapy to improve general pelvic floor function. PT also addressed symptoms from a neuroma on my left obturator internus. It should be noted that I have had Ulcerative Colitis for 25 years, so my abdomen and pelvic region are no stranger to inflammation. My neuroma is still present, but rarely flares up.
I have been cleared to exercise for quite some time (and have been doing so), but I avoided BB work b/c I was not confident in my ability to brace effectively/safely.
After hitting a few fitness benchmarks, and with increased confidence in my pelvic floor, I started working KBs back into my routine. After a few months, I added S&S. Most recently, I started the Quality a Mile Deep program and have been enjoying returning to the barbell after nearly 2 years away.
So with this increased awareness of what my deep pelvic muscles are doing (or not), I want to know if there are truly any differences in supporting that area during KB work versus BB. In my limited formal BB training, it seems like it's more about "pushing out" the TVA to as opposed to "bracing". Am I wrong? I don't want to create any harmful patterns as I return to BB work, and certainly don't want to undo any of the rehab that I have done.
DL + Squat videos available on request.
Other notables:
*Last FMS (prior to pregnancy) was 20/21.
*Endurance athlete prior to pregnancy (runner since '93, triathlete since '03), but plantar fasciitis has halted my high-impact activity.
*Currently lifting 4d/w, swimming 1d/w, pilates 1d/w, indoor trainer (bike) 0-3d/w
*Hope to improve BB form and return to running 2-3d/w (and maybe back to racing?); also want to sign up for TSC.
35yo female, 5'6'', 128#, no current body comp known. Looking for some training advice regarding form.
I had my first child in December, 2015, and despite having a relatively uneventful pregnancy and delivery, had to undergo 4m of physical therapy to improve general pelvic floor function. PT also addressed symptoms from a neuroma on my left obturator internus. It should be noted that I have had Ulcerative Colitis for 25 years, so my abdomen and pelvic region are no stranger to inflammation. My neuroma is still present, but rarely flares up.
I have been cleared to exercise for quite some time (and have been doing so), but I avoided BB work b/c I was not confident in my ability to brace effectively/safely.
After hitting a few fitness benchmarks, and with increased confidence in my pelvic floor, I started working KBs back into my routine. After a few months, I added S&S. Most recently, I started the Quality a Mile Deep program and have been enjoying returning to the barbell after nearly 2 years away.
So with this increased awareness of what my deep pelvic muscles are doing (or not), I want to know if there are truly any differences in supporting that area during KB work versus BB. In my limited formal BB training, it seems like it's more about "pushing out" the TVA to as opposed to "bracing". Am I wrong? I don't want to create any harmful patterns as I return to BB work, and certainly don't want to undo any of the rehab that I have done.
DL + Squat videos available on request.
Other notables:
*Last FMS (prior to pregnancy) was 20/21.
*Endurance athlete prior to pregnancy (runner since '93, triathlete since '03), but plantar fasciitis has halted my high-impact activity.
*Currently lifting 4d/w, swimming 1d/w, pilates 1d/w, indoor trainer (bike) 0-3d/w
*Hope to improve BB form and return to running 2-3d/w (and maybe back to racing?); also want to sign up for TSC.