Bridge Pose Setu Bandhasana
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Bridge Pose, also known as Setu Bandhasana, is a yoga exercise that strengthens the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and lower back. It also opens the chest and shoulders, enhancing flexibility and promoting relaxation.
How to do it
- Lie flat on your back with knees bent and feet hip-width apart.
- Place arms flat at your sides, palms facing down.
- Press through your heels to lift hips toward the ceiling, engaging the glutes and core.
- Hold the position, then slowly lower back down.
Muscles worked
Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps