How to do it
Squeeze your glutes firmly at the top of the bridge.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
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Place a stability ball between your knees.
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Squeeze the ball with your knees and hold the contraction.
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While maintaining the squeeze, lift your hips off the floor into a bridge position.
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Lower your hips back down to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on maintaining a neutral spine and avoid arching your back as you perform the exercise to prevent lower back strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Twisting the hips during the bridge lift
- ✕Releasing the ball squeeze at the top
- ✕Pushing through the toes instead of the heels