Side Bridge demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your side with your forearm directly under your shoulder
  • 2Stack your feet and lift your hips off the ground
  • 3Keep your body in a straight line through the duration of the exercise
  • 4Hold this position for a specified amount of time
  • 5Repeat on the other side

Tips:

  • Make sure to keep your body straight to engage your obliques
  • Don't hold your breath during this exercise, maintain steady breathing
  • Keep your neck relaxed and avoid staring at the ceiling
  • You can vary the difficulty by staggering your feet

Side Bridge Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs