Building strength in your menstrual phase
For getting stronger and adding muscle in your menstrual phase, remember that energy is lowest and the body wants rest, so gentle, restorative movement works best.
How to train
Progressively overload your lifts, pushing hardest when energy is high and backing off when it dips.
Best menstrual-phase movement
Walking, mobility, gentle yoga, and light strength.
One thing to watch
Schedule your heaviest sessions in the follicular and ovulatory phases.
Sync your whole cycle, automatically
PhaseBloom builds your meals, workouts, and skincare around your exact cycle phase, day by day.
Frequently asked questions
How should I train for building strength in the menstrual phase?
In your menstrual phase, energy is lowest and the body wants rest, so gentle, restorative movement works best. Progressively overload your lifts, pushing hardest when energy is high and backing off when it dips.
What workouts suit the menstrual phase?
Good menstrual-phase movement includes walking, mobility, gentle yoga, and light strength.