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Pelvic floor exercises: 10 moves to strengthen and relax your pelvic floor

Learn about how to do pelvic floor exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor, like kegels, as well as relax pelvic floor muscles.

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Last Updated: Mar 28, 2025
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1. Kegel

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2. Bridge

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3. Squats

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4. Seated abdominal bracing

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5. Alternating pelvic tilts

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6. Standing Kegels

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7. Diaphragmatic breathing

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8. Happy baby

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9. Butterfly stretch

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10. Seated hip flexor stretch

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Table of Contents
6 exercises for pelvic floor strength
1. Kegel
2. Bridge
3. Squats
4. Seated abdominal bracing
5. Alternating pelvic tilts
6. Standing Kegels
4 exercises for pelvic floor relaxation
7. Diaphragmatic breathing
8. Happy baby
9. Butterfly stretch
10. Seated hip flexor stretch
Benefits of pelvic floor exercises
When to See a Doctor
How Hinge Health can help you
References

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