Bridging Single-legged
Muscle Groups
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Back
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Hips & Buttocks
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Legs
Purposes
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Lower back strength
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Glute strength
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Hamstrings strength
Description
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Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet placed flat on the ground about 12 to 14 inches from the hips.
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Keeping your hands out to the sides to help balance, lift your hips up so that thighs and trunk form a straight line.
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Slowly lift one leg straight in the air while balancing on the other leg.
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Keep your hips up and your pelvis perfectly level.
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Slowly place the other foot down before bringing your hips back to the ground.
Mistakes
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Hips not fully elevated and straight
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Allowing one hip to drop
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Over-arching the back