Sit-ups is actually a great exercise to burn that excess belly fat and you will surely know about it. At the same time, they put some stress on the back and obviously on the stomach as well. The belly experiences some serious pressure and that will not be good for the woman who is about to hit the second trimester or is already into that stage.

When you’re at this stage, you will have to adopt some serious step that will keep you healthy and away from all kids of physical stress that can take the shape of a disorder. You will have to get rid of the abdominal exercises and adopt some yoga techniques, at least for the sake of the baby.

Well, if you’re a fitness freak and want to look good throughout the day, then there are some good exercises for you other than sit-ups of crunches. This is more of a movement and calling it a workout exercises wouldn’t be appropriate.

If you’re eager to work on your abdominal muscles, then you will need to follow this movement with the combined effort of the hands and the back as well. Get on the floor with your hands and knees facing towards the floor and try to arch your back towards the ceiling (upwards), slowly.

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Sit-ups can be a little too much for the pregnant woman. But, the back arch exercise or movement will still allow her to work on that abdominal region.