Monday, August 10, 2015

Weighted Bridge Exercise

Primary Muscle Being Worked:      RECTUS ABDOMINUS, GLUTE
Secondary Muscle Being Worked:  HAMSTRING, ERECTOR SPINAE (lower back), ADDUCTOR (inner thigh)






  • Lie on your back with knees bent up and feet flat on ground
  • Keep legs hip width apart, knees in alignment with toes
  • Place barbell over waist, (use a padding for comfort support)
  • Slowly raise hips up and draw stomach in
  • Squeeze your abdomen and glutes (should also feel your lower back tighten)
  • Body should form a straight line from knees to shoulders
  • Hold this position for 2-4 secs and return to starting position