Bridge Lifts

To really work your lower body and core, the bridge lift exercise is phenomenal. It's simple and convenient and really targets all of the major lower body muscles.

Muscles Used

-Gluteus medius and maximus

-Quadriceps

-Hamstrings

-Tensor Fasciae Latae

-Erector Spinae

-Lower part of Latissimus Dorsi

-Adductor and Abductor muscles

-Abdominals and Obliques

Daily Use of Muscles

-walking/running

-walking up/down stairs

-driving

-laughing/coughing

-bending down/over

-squatting

-twisting

-reaching/pushing/pulling

Things To Remember

-BREATHE!

-be sure to keep your feet flat on the floor and bring your feet as close to your bottom as possible

-keep palms face down and at your side, making a V

-remember to squeeze your core and the same time you squeeze your glutes when you lift your hips up to the ceiling.

-for a nice stretch after a set, feel free to bring both knees into chest and hold for a couple of seconds

-for a more advanced workout, do the first 2 sets going completely up and lowering completely down to the floor. On your final set, lift your hips up to the ceiling all the way up, and then only lower halfway down.

Bridge Lifts



Video of the Bridge Lift