Bridge And Twist | Illustrated Exercise Guide

Primary muscles: Glutes, abs, obliques
Secondary muscles: Shoulders, core, hips, arms, thighs
Equipment: No equipment

BRIDGE AND TWIST INSTRUCTIONS

1. Sit on the mat with your knees bent and your arms extended back.
2. Lift your butt off the mat, extend your right arm toward the ceiling and twist your torso to the left.
3. Lower the hips, return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.

PROPER FORM AND BREATHING PATTERN

Roll your shoulders back, relax your head and neck and engage your core. Breathe out, lift your butt as high as you can and squeeze the glutes. Twist your torso, reach your arm up toward the ceiling and then breathe in as you lower the hips and return to the starting position.

EXERCISE BENEFITS

The bridge and twist is a modified version of the advanced bridge that targets the glutes, abs and obliques. This exercise also strengthens your arms, shoulders, hips and thighs, enhances core stability and balance and improves the flexibility of the spine.

DEMONSTRATION

SETS AND REPS

Start with the advanced bridge and do some crab toe touches first. Once you’re comfortable with your form, advance to the bridge and twist and complete 2 or 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions on each side.