Shoulder Bridge

A bridge variation with leg extensions that challenges glutes, hamstrings, and core stability.

1 min
Inhale leg up, exhale leg down

1Setup

Lie on back, knees bent, feet flat on mat hip-width apart. Arms by sides, palms down. Feet close enough that fingertips brush heels.

2Execution

1. Press into feet, lift hips to bridge. 2. Create diagonal line from shoulders to knees. 3. Extend right leg to ceiling, point foot. 4. Lower leg toward floor (stop before it touches). 5. Lift leg back up to ceiling. 6. Repeat 5 times, then switch legs. 7. Lower spine down one vertebra at a time.

Tips for Better Form

  • Keep hips level when leg extends
  • Press evenly through standing foot
  • Don't let hips drop
  • Control the leg movement

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Target Areas

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Equipment Needed

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