Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor squeezes, are one of the most common and effective ways to build strength and control in your pelvic floor muscles.
The exercises can help you work towards preventing or reducing the severity of pelvic floor issues such as incontinence.
However, according to Leanne O'Brien, pelvic floor physical therapist at Ten Health, there’s a chance you’re not doing them properly.
“Around 70% of people aren't doing pelvic floor exercises correctly and I can vouch for that clinically,” O’Brien tells Fit&Well. “If the technique isn’t good, you won’t be getting the maximum benefit of the exercises.”
