One Common Mistake to Avoid While Doing Kegel Exercises for Men
If you’ve been told to “stop your pee midstream” to train your pelvic floor… It’s time for a serious update. That advice is outdated and could actually be harming your body.
In this video, Susan Winograd PT, Founder of Pelvicore Rehab and Wellness, breaks down kegel exercises for men, mistakes, and corrections, including:
✅ Why stopping urine mid-flow is not the right move
✅ What your pelvic floor should be doing during urination
✅ How to correctly engage male pelvic floor muscles
✅ A smarter, safer way to do Kegels for men
✅ What signs tell you you’re overdoing it (hint: abs and glutes shouldn’t be firing)
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy May Be Beneficial
Dealing with bladder leaks, performance issues, or core dysfunction? You may benefit from working with a pelvic floor therapist. Yes, men have pelvic floors too — and no, doing Kegels wrong won’t help!
Video Timestamps
00:12 – Your pelvic floor should be relaxed while urinating
00:32 – Stopping midstream can confuse your brain’s reflexes
00:59 – Think: gentle lift — not a boulder haul
01:05 – If your abs or glutes engage, you’re doing it wrong 01:30 – Train smarter, not harder
01:36 – Start lying on your side — feel, don’t force
01:53 – Pelvic floor = bladder, bowel & sexual function
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