I had my first baby recently, and one of the things that shocked me most about pregnancy was how much strength I lost. Despite maintaining a regular gym routine for the entire nine-month period, I noticed huge weaknesses in my upper body and core once I started working out postpartum.

It should surprise no one that finding time to exercise with an infant has been challenging, so I’ve had to rely on at-home workouts during naps and after bedtime. As I was scrolling through YouTube for inspiration one night, I discovered certified trainer Lindsey Bomgren (aka Nourishmovelove) and her recent 25-minute standing “arms and abs” workout.

Bomgren proudly boasts “no push-ups!” in the workout’s title, and since I’ve been really struggling with push-ups post-pregnancy, omitting them was a strong se

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