Leg Bench Side Bridge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Brevis, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Gracilis, Serratus Anterior, Adductor Longus, Iliopsoas, Pectineous
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Side Bridge
How to: Leg Bench Side Bridge
- Lie on your side with your legs straight and stacked on top of each other.
- Prop yourself up on one elbow and raise your hips off the ground.
- Hold this position for the desired duration, keeping your body in a straight line.
- Lower your hips back down to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hips drop.
- Not engaging the core.
- Positioning the feet too far apart.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise on your knees instead of your feet for reduced difficulty.
- Use a cushion under your elbow for added comfort.
Tips
- Keep your core tight throughout the movement.
- Avoid lifting your hips too high or letting them sag.
- Focus on keeping a straight line from head to feet.
Leg Bench Side Bridge Alternatives
Tags
core
obliques
strength
stability
balance
body weight