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woman on the floor doing a floor bridge woman on the floor doing a floor bridge

Floor Bridge

Body Part: Core, Glutes, Groin

Equipment: None

Difficulty: Beginner

Description

Step 1: Lie supine on the back with the knees bent at 90 and the feet flat hip width apart. Place the arms out to the sides. Draw in the abs.

Step 2: Bridge the body up into a straight line until glutes are contracted.

Step 3: Pause and then slowly lower the hips down to the floor. Maintain posture throughout.

Step 4: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions. Do not arch the back. Keep the ribs down and shoulders blades pinched throughout.