Leg Bench Side Bridge Exercise Guide

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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

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Leg Bench Side Bridge

  1. Lie on your side with your legs straight and stacked on top of each other.
  2. Prop yourself up on one elbow and raise your hips off the ground.
  3. Hold this position for the desired duration, keeping your body in a straight line.
  4. 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.

Tags

core
obliques
strength
stability
balance
body weight

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