Bridge Exercises

There are a few bridge exercises that you can perform to strengthen your abs. These exercises work the midsection by forcing the abdominal muscles to support the weight of the body.

To perform this exercise, support yourself off of the mat on your toes and forearms. Keep your arms flat on the ground at about mid-chest level. Your back should be straight and your butt down, placing as much effort onto the abs as possible. Hold the position for 30-60 seconds for each set that you perform.

Difficulty Rating: 1

This exercise begins in the same position as the previous one. From here, extend your left arm out in front of you while at the same time raising your right leg behind you. Hold this position for 15-30 seconds, then switch sides. You can decide to switch sides once or twice per set, depending on how long you hold each position for, so that your set lasts for a total of about 30-60 seconds.

Difficulty Rating: 2

Use this variation to strengthen the obliques. Perform the exercise by lying on your side and supporting yourself off of the ground on your forearm and feet. Keep your body straight at all times as you hold the position for 30-60 seconds on each side.

Difficulty Rating: 1



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