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This 20-minute beginner workout focuses on prenatal full body workout 20 minutes. Led by Danielle Harrison, it targets glutes, quads, full body with evidence-based exercises designed for women of all fitness levels.

Exercise Breakdown

22 exercises in Workout 6

Warm-up6 exercises
2m 15s
0:45
Warm-up: Walking in Place

We want to be able to hold a conversation, a short conversation, whenever necessary.

full bodyankles
low
1:16
Warm-up: Shoulder Rolls

Today's workout is not about speed.

shouldersupper back
low
1:41
Warm-up: Side-to-Side Twists

Twisting side to side.

spinecore
low
2:01
Warm-up: Reach Up and Over
full bodyshoulders
low
2:21
Warm-up: Child's Pose

Take your time if necessary.

lower backhips
low
2:41
Warm-up: Kneeling Hip Stretch

Make sure to take any breaks that you need to.

hip flexorsquads
low
Strength10 exercises
7m 53s
3:30
Squat with Bicep Curl

Twelve reps of this.

quadsglutesbicepsarms
medium
5:01
Bent Over Row to Tricep Extension

Locking in that back... what I don't want you to do is to roll down those shoulders.

upper backtricepsarms
medium
6:01
Split Squat

Weight is center, dumbbell in each hand.

quadsgluteshamstrings
medium
9:00
Reverse Lunge with Hammer Hold

Lock in just past that ninety degrees... fourteen reps.

quadsglutesbiceps
medium
10:01
Sumo Deadlift

Hinging at the hips, thinking of sending those hips back.

hamstringsglutesinner thighslower back
medium
10:46
Frontal Raise

Up to chest height only. Nice and controlled.

shouldersarms
medium
14:00
Banded Squats

Band above your knees... don't have your feet close together.

glutesquadsouter thighs
medium
14:41
Banded Pulse Squats

Ten pulses at the bottom of that squat.

glutesquads
high
15:01
Out-Out In-In Steps

Drop the band to your ankles.

glutesouter thighsankles
medium
15:31
Side Extension Taps

Slight bend in your knees... try and control it.

outer thighsgluteships
medium
Cardio2 exercises
1m 3s
7:01
High Knees with Jabbing Punches

Twenty seconds.

full bodycoreshoulders
high
11:21
Elbow to Knee

Ten reps each side.

corehipsfull body
medium
Flexibility1 exercise
35s
18:35
Cool-down: Pigeon Stretch

Drive that knee forwards, just lower down.

gluteships
low
Cool-down2 exercises
1m 35s
17:30
Cool-down: Deep Seated Squat

Great as birth preparational exercise.

hipspelvic floorlower back
low
19:30
Cool-down: Neck and Quad Stretch

Gentle, gentle, gentle pull.

neckquadsshoulders
low
breathing1 exercise
34s
20:50
Breathing and Roll Up

Head to be the last thing that comes up.

spinefull body
low

Muscles Targeted

Primary

glutesquadsfull body

Secondary

shouldershipscore

Equipment & Modifications

Equipment Needed

  • band
  • dumbbells

Don't Have Equipment?

You can substitute with:

towellight dumbbellswater bottlescanned goodsresistance bands

Available Modifications

  • wider stance for pregnancy
  • heavier weights with slower pace
  • go as low as comfortable
  • don't go all the way to the floor
  • with or without weight
  • medium or light band
  • put your hand on something for balance
  • stay high if bump is large
  • use support for balance

Coaching Highlights from Danielle Harrison

Locking in that back... what I don't want you to do is to roll down those shoulders.

Form

We want to be able to hold a conversation, a short conversation, whenever necessary.

Safety

Feet, I'm going a little bit wider these days.

Modification

Danielle's approach centers body awareness over aesthetics. She coaches the internal experience of movement, not just the mechanics.

Form

Health Benefits

Women who want to build real glutes and quads strength without a gym membership. Particularly relevant if you're navigating unexplained weight gain, dating after 40, or aging appearance. No fitness background required. Danielle Harrison meets you where you are.

unexplained weight gain

90% relevant

muscle mass preservation (metabolic rate); insulin sensitivity improvement; cortisol management; body composition over scale weight

dating after 40

90% relevant

Stress reduction and emotional regulation through parasympathetic activation; Improved body awareness, confidence, and self-perception; Enhanced posture and physical presence for increased self-assurance; Increased energy and vitality for social engagement; Development of lean muscle mass for metabolic health and body composition

aging appearance

90% relevant

Increased collagen production and skin elasticity through resistance training; Improved circulation and nutrient delivery to skin cells; Enhanced muscle definition and tone to reduce appearance of sagging; Better posture to create a more youthful and confident appearance; Stress reduction and cortisol management (via Yoga/Pilates) to mitigate cellular aging; Improved lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness

self worth decline

90% relevant

Enhances body awareness and interoception, fostering a more positive self-perception.; Builds physical strength and competence, translating to increased self-efficacy and confidence.; Promotes parasympathetic nervous system activation, reducing stress and improving emotional regulation.; Offers a structured routine and sense of accomplishment, counteracting feelings of helplessness.; Improves posture and physical presence, which can positively impact self-image and how one is perceived.

difficulty losing weight

90% relevant

Increased basal metabolic rate through muscle mass development; Improved insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation; Enhanced hormonal balance (e.g., cortisol management, estrogen metabolism); Reduced visceral fat accumulation; Improved body composition and fat-to-muscle ratio; Stress reduction and improved sleep quality (indirectly supports weight management)

Relevant For

anxietyback painbalancebone densitycardiovascularcore strengthflexibilityhip painmetabolismneck painpelvic floorposturesciaticashoulder painstressweight gain

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About the Trainer

Danielle Harrison

Danielle Harrison

Muscle Tone Trainer

From: Grow & Glow. Positive prenatal fitness