Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
If gym workouts are worsening your ED, pelvic floor tightness or bladder leakage, here's how to keep training, stay strong and avoid pelvic overload with Pelvic Floor Physio Michelle. Learn how to modify your squats, deadlifts, pull-ups, dips and strength training exercises to reduce pelvic pressure and keep training without worsening erectile dysfunction, bladder leakage, pelvic pain or after prostate surgery.
1. Squats
Modify squats for pelvic floor safety: Opt for shallow squats with lighter loads to reduce pressure on the pelvic floor. Men with ED or pelvic floor dysfunction can benefit from lunges, including dumbbell lunges, avoiding excessive strain on the pelvic floor.
2. Deadlifts
Opt for modified deadlifts to reduce strain on the pelvic floor and lower back. Decrease the bar weight and start from knee height or above. For pelvic floor safety post-prostate surgery or with ED, use the back extension machine to strengthen the lower back and glutes.
3. Bench Press
Ensure pelvic floor safety during bench press by reducing weight and maintaining correct inwards low back curve. Breathe out during the press, especially for men with ED, bladder leaks, or post-radical prostatectomy.
4. Rows
Modify standing rows for pelvic floor safety with supported bench rows. Begin with a lighter weight, exhaling during the lift, and leaning forward with bench support. Gradually increase weights for men with ED, post-prostate surgery, or pelvic floor spasm.
5. Dips
For tricep dips, reduce pelvic floor strain with assisted dip machines or fixed tricep dip bars. Alternatively, use bench dips with feet under bent knees for men with ED, post-radical prostatectomy, or bladder leakage.
6. Pull Ups or Chin ups
Modify pull-ups with a wide overhand bar to tuck legs behind, avoiding increased pelvic floor pressure. Alternative bicep exercises include seated curls or Ezy curl bar for men with ED, post-prostatectomy, or pelvic floor spasm.
7. Shoulder Press (Overhead Press)
Modify standing overhead shoulder press by sitting, alternating arms, and exhaling during the press. Maintain a lower back curve to reduce pelvic floor strain, especially for men after radical prostatectomy, ED, bladder incontinence, or tight pelvic floor muscles.
8. Tricep Dips
Make tricep dips pelvic floor-friendly with assisted dip machines or fixed bar eccentric triceps. Alternatively, use bench dips with feet under knees for men with ED, post-radical prostatectomy, bladder leakage, or pelvic floor dysfunction.
Gym workouts for men can be modified with pelvic floor safe strength training resistance exercises that treat erectile dysfunction. Men can train effectively with ED, pelvic floor weakness, after radical prostatectomy, incontinence and/or pelvic floor spasm with pelvic floor modified gym strength resistance workouts.
#erectiledysfunctionexercises #gymworkout #physiotherapy
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Scientific References
Gephart, L., Doersch, K., Reyes, M., Kuehl, T. & Danford, J. (2018). Intraabdominal pressure in women during CrossFit exercises and the effect of age and parity. In Baylor university medical center proceedings (Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 289-293). Taylor & Francis. doi:10.1080/08998280.2018.1446888.
Barton A, Serrao C, Thompson J, Briffa K. (2015) Transabdominal ultrasound to assess pelvic floor muscle performance during abdominal curl in exercising women. Int Urogynecol J. Dec;26(12):1789-95. doi: 10.1007/s00192-015-2791-9.
Allen M (2019) Physical activity as an adjunct treatment for erectile dysfunction. Nat Rev Urol.Sep;16(9):553-562. doi: 10.1038/s41585-019-0210-6.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this video is intended as general information and not a substitute for individual medical advice regarding your medical condition. To the extent permitted by law, neither Healthy Fit Solutions Pty Ltd, as trustee for the P & M Kenway Family Trust (“we”), nor any of our officers, employees, agents or related bodies corporate will be liable in any way (including for negligence) for any loss, damage, costs or expenses suffered by you or claims made against you through your use of, or in connection with, this video or information supplied or offered to be supplied on this video. Although we use our best efforts to provide accurate information and other materials on this video, the video is provided “as-is”. To the extent permitted by law, all warranties, conditions and representations provided about or by this video are excluded.
If gym workouts are worsening your ED, pelvic floor tightness or bladder leakage, here's how to keep training, stay strong and avoid pelvic overload with Pelvic Floor Physio Michelle. Learn how to modify your squats, deadlifts, pull-ups, dips and strength training exercises to reduce pelvic pressure and keep training without worsening erectile dysfunction, bladder leakage, pelvic pain or after prostate surgery.
1. Squats
Modify squats for pelvic floor safety: Opt for shallow squats with lighter loads to reduce pressure on the pelvic floor. Men with ED or pelvic floor dysfunction can benefit from lunges, including dumbbell lunges, avoiding excessive strain on the pelvic floor.
2. Deadlifts
Opt for modified deadlifts to reduce strain on the pelvic floor and lower back. Decrease the bar weight and start from knee height or above. For pelvic floor safety post-prostate surgery or with ED, use the back extension machine to strengthen the lower back and glutes.
3. Bench Press
Ensure pelvic floor safety during bench press by reducing weight and maintaining correct inwards low back curve. Breathe out during the press, especially for men with ED, bladder leaks, or post-radical prostatectomy.
4. Rows
Modify standing rows for pelvic floor safety with supported bench rows. Begin with a lighter weight, exhaling during the lift, and leaning forward with bench support. Gradually increase weights for men with ED, post-prostate surgery, or pelvic floor spasm.
5. Dips
For tricep dips, reduce pelvic floor strain with assisted dip machines or fixed tricep dip bars. Alternatively, use bench dips with feet under bent knees for men with ED, post-radical prostatectomy, or bladder leakage.
6. Pull Ups or Chin ups
Modify pull-ups with a wide overhand bar to tuck legs behind, avoiding increased pelvic floor pressure. Alternative bicep exercises include seated curls or Ezy curl bar for men with ED, post-prostatectomy, or pelvic floor spasm.
7. Shoulder Press (Overhead Press)
Modify standing overhead shoulder press by sitting, alternating arms, and exhaling during the press. Maintain a lower back curve to reduce pelvic floor strain, especially for men after radical prostatectomy, ED, bladder incontinence, or tight pelvic floor muscles.
8. Tricep Dips
Make tricep dips pelvic floor-friendly with assisted dip machines or fixed bar eccentric triceps. Alternatively, use bench dips with feet under knees for men with ED, post-radical prostatectomy, bladder leakage, or pelvic floor dysfunction.
Gym workouts for men can be modified with pelvic floor safe strength training resistance exercises that treat erectile dysfunction. Men can train effectively with ED, pelvic floor weakness, after radical prostatectomy, incontinence and/or pelvic floor spasm with pelvic floor modified gym strength resistance workouts.
#erectiledysfunctionexercises #gymworkout #physiotherapy
Music
Be There - tubebackr
Summer - Bensound Music I use: Bensound
License code: DGQ7IRKXMU1HSQTF
Sunset On Terra - HYBRID V
Royalty Free Music
Scientific References
Gephart, L., Doersch, K., Reyes, M., Kuehl, T. & Danford, J. (2018). Intraabdominal pressure in women during CrossFit exercises and the effect of age and parity. In Baylor university medical center proceedings (Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 289-293). Taylor & Francis. doi:10.1080/08998280.2018.1446888.
Barton A, Serrao C, Thompson J, Briffa K. (2015) Transabdominal ultrasound to assess pelvic floor muscle performance during abdominal curl in exercising women. Int Urogynecol J. Dec;26(12):1789-95. doi: 10.1007/s00192-015-2791-9.
Allen M (2019) Physical activity as an adjunct treatment for erectile dysfunction. Nat Rev Urol.Sep;16(9):553-562. doi: 10.1038/s41585-019-0210-6.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this video is intended as general information and not a substitute for individual medical advice regarding your medical condition. To the extent permitted by law, neither Healthy Fit Solutions Pty Ltd, as trustee for the P & M Kenway Family Trust (“we”), nor any of our officers, employees, agents or related bodies corporate will be liable in any way (including for negligence) for any loss, damage, costs or expenses suffered by you or claims made against you through your use of, or in connection with, this video or information supplied or offered to be supplied on this video. Although we use our best efforts to provide accurate information and other materials on this video, the video is provided “as-is”. To the extent permitted by law, all warranties, conditions and representations provided about or by this video are excluded.
