How to do it
Keep your ribcage pulled down to stack over your pelvis at the top.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall open to the sides.
- 2
Press your arms into the floor for stability.
- 3
Squeeze your glutes and lift your hips towards the ceiling, forming a bridge.
- 4
Hold the bridge position for a moment, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Press through your heels and squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement for maximum muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees close together at the top
- ✕Overextending the lower back at the top
- ✕Dropping the hips too fast on the descent