Bridging Exercises
Bridge – Standard
Position:
On back with knees bent and arms at side.
Movement:
Tighten the abdominal muscles and slightly squeeze the buttocks. Then, tilt the pelvis into a “neutral” position and raise pelvis off the floor. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds*, then return to the starting position.
Repetitions and Sets:
*See personalized exercise prescription sheet.
Bridge-Leg Lift
Position:
On back with knees bent and arms at side.
Movement:
Once in the bridge position as described above, raise one leg bringing the foot approximately 6 inches off the floor. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds*, then return the foot to the floor. Repeat this movement with the opposite leg.
Repetitions and Sets:
*See personalized exercise prescription sheet.
Bridge-Leg Extension
Position:
On back with knees bent and arms at side.
Movement:
Once in the bridge position as described above, extend one leg outwards until the knee is fully extended. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds*, then return the foot to the floor. Repeat this movement with the opposite leg.
Repetitions and Sets:
*See personalized exercise prescription sheet.