How to do it
Keep the planted knee in line with your hip and ankle during the hold.
- 1
Lie on your back with one leg extended straight out and the other foot planted on the floor.
- 2
Drive through your planted heel to lift your hips off the ground.
- 3
Hold the bridge position, keeping your hips level.
- 4
Lower your hips back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the other side after completing the set.
Expert tip
Engage your core and squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement to maximize muscle activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the raised hip drop toward the floor
- ✕Pushing through the toes instead of the heel
- ✕Overextending the lower back at the top