Kegels for Men - The 4 Key Mistakes YOU MUST AVOID for Best Results

Kegels for men are frequently done with these key mistakes especially beginners. As a result some men don't get they're after results despite doing their Kegel exercises. Physiotherapist Michelle shows you the 4 major Kegels mistakes for men to avoid and easy fixes for these mistakes. These Kegel fixes will help you get results , strength and stamina helping you overcome pelvic floor problems. #kegelexercisesformen #Kegelsformen

Kegel Exercise Mistakes for Men

1. Contracting too Strongly
Contracting too strongly or with too much effort is often a major problem, especially for men who are beginners starting their Kegel exercises.

The Fix
Do your Kegels gently, especially if you're a beginner starting out. Feel your pelvic floor muscles tensing and releasing using the correct action. When you feel confident in your Kegels technique, you can then progress to increasing the strength or intensity of your exercises.

2. Breath Holding
Holding the breath is a common mistake during Kegels. One problem with holding your breath is that your pelvic floor muscles don't learn to work when you breathe normally. As a result when they need to work during your everyday life, they won't work well making your training much less effective than what it could be.

The Fix
Practice breathing normally during your Kegels. Contract your pelvic floor muscles gently at first and start with small shallow breaths during your exercises to get the right breathing and pelvic floor muscle coordination. As your pelvic floor becomes better trained, you'll find that you'll be better able to breathe normally during your Kegels.

3. Tensing the Upper Abdominal Muscles
Abdominal tensing is one of the most common mistakes doing Kegels. This mistake creates downward pressure on your pelvic floor making your exercises more difficult and potentially making pelvic floor problems worse.

The Fix
There are two solutions to this problem. The first is to breathe normally during your kegel exercises and breathe into your upper abdomen.The second solution is to contract your pelvic floor muscles gently rather than too strongly.

4. Practicing the Wrong Kegels Exercise
Some men mistake exercises such as the Bridge or abdominal curl exercises for pelvic floor exercises.

The Fix
The correct Kegels technique to get improve your bladder control or erectile function involves : tightening as if to stop the flow of urine AND shortening or retracting the penis inwards towards your body at the same time. You can test whether or not you're using the correct technique by stopping or slowing the flow of urine once a week as a test not as an exercise.
In summary 4 of the most common Kegels mistakes for men are:

1. Kegels too strong
2. Breath holding
3. Tensing upper abdominal muscles
4. Incorrect Kegels exercise

References
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[waynelast]

Thank You Michelle. I watched your videos before and after my prostate surgery. You have good quality information. Men follow them exactly. I have good control now after less than 9 months, but I think everyone is different also. The hard part for me was feeling if I was doing kegals right. But I think the turning point was when I practiced once in awhile “stopping” my stream in the middle of urinating. That helped me feel more what was going on. But she advises do not practice this maneuver too often because I think it can create some kind of a urinary infection, but not too sure of the reason why.

[Nirvanaattainer]

Thank you so much michelle. I lasted 10 minutes longer after practising for a month, 3 times a day

[reginaldirishjr]

Her videos deserve alot more views as I have viewed many techniques on lasting longer this is the only real way that works and I'm speaking from experience

[TruthTriumphs]

Yeah, I felt it. It's hard to do it while breathing normally. Shallow breaths is the key but whenever I contract my pelvic muscles and breathe normally. I feel out of sync when I breathe out...

[tshepokgwele]

I'm so happy that I've actually been doing them correctly all long

[AtifinChina]

It will be more good if u show us with picture how to do or with short video. Thanks

[miketurany]

I've been doing kegel exercises all my life and not even known this. but it was taught to me buy some old Chinese guy he called it SOMETHING ELSE, but he always emphasized breathing it is key to get the energy flowing up into your spine

[xxavva]

Thanks, doing according your guide it is working 😊

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Thanks for another good video.
One trick, which I have found useful for not holding breath while trying to do the Kegel (or any other) exercises is to just count while doing the exercise.

[alainbachy]

J'ai suivi les conseils de Michelle Kenway. Après moins de 2 semaines, mon incontinence urinaire avait diminué et disparu après 4. Merci Michelle.

[hassansaeed]

Gratefule to you Michelle that’s simply understood and very helpful. Best regards

[mahiturislam]

thanks a lot Michelle. One question, how long it will take to overcome erectile dysfunction?

[captianmewmew]

Wonderful information! I’m really happy to be subscribed as I embark this journey!! TY ✨

[DevinBird]

In your other video you said to tense with maximum effort and in this one you said not to flex to strong. Could you explain that a little but please thank you so much

[weedward]

its good that i watch this video cause i always hold my breath

[OpenUp.]

Thank you so much, it already helped me... at least I think it does because I go less frequently and have more awareness of when I do it just out of habit (like coming home, standing up, etc.) I'm already practicing this for 2 weeks every morning & night.

I can fit this in very easily and I thought there wouldn't be a fix for this.

Most Doctors always give medications but natural is always the best.😁🙏

[graceandtruth]

Hi Michelle, thanks for your videos.
I find it difficult to hold the contractions. Any tips please?

[JerryLiuYT]

The first mistake is especially relevant because some people who try to do kegels end up also contracting their glutes

[jettmanas]

Watched your other vids & those from other people, but have no idea how to do a Kegel.
Either the stomach tenses up, or nothing happens. Think I've got neurogenic bladder & bowel from a spinal cord injury. No doctor.
Maybe the nerves won't work for them. Fun vid, though.

[johnbives]

Hi I’m 5 years since Brachytherapy and unfortunately my sphincter is damaged, my consultant said no point doing the exercise what’s your thoughts please.