Side Bridge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Brevis, Gluteus Medius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Gracilis, Serratus Anterior, Adductor Longus, Deltoid Lateral, Iliopsoas, Pectineous
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.8
- Alternate Names
- Side Plank
How to: Side Bridge
- Lie on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
- Prop yourself up on your forearm, keeping your elbow directly under your shoulder.
- Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, forming a straight line from head to feet.
- Hold this position for the desired duration while breathing steadily.
- Lower your hips back to the ground to complete the repetition.
Common Mistakes
- Letting hips drop below alignment?
- Not actively engaging core muscles.
- Incorrect hand placement causing shoulder strain.
Modifications
- Perform with bent knees to reduce intensity.
- Use a wall for support if balance is an issue.
Tips
- Keep your hips elevated and aligned with your body.
- Engage your core throughout the exercise.
- Avoid letting your hips sag towards the ground.
Side Bridge Alternatives
Tags
core
obliques
strength
stability
balance
bodyweight