Bridge Pose
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The bridge pose is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and lower back. It is beneficial for improving core stability and hip mobility. This exercise is often used in fitness routines to enhance posterior chain strength and endurance.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- Place your arms by your sides with palms down.
- Engage your core and squeeze your glutes as you lift your hips toward the ceiling.
- Hold the top position briefly, ensuring a straight line from shoulders to knees.
- Lower your hips back to the starting position and repeat.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Erector Spinae Hamstrings Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis
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