How to do the bridge stretch

Instructions for bridge:

Start lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Lift your hips up off the floor until your knees, hips, and shoulders form a straight line.
Engage your core to draw your abs in toward your spine and hold the position.

What does bridge help with?

Strength

What areas does bridge exercise?

Glutes, Lower Back, Hamstrings

How is bridge performed?

Isometrics

When should you avoid bridge?

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