SIMPLE BACK BRIDGE- A Strong Lower back

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ISOMETRIC BACK BRIDGE

TARGETED MUSCLES: STRENGTHEN/STRETCH LOWER BACK.



The back bridge is an effective glute-toning exercise, it also works the rest of your core. More advanced bridge exercise variations spread the workload a little more by working your hip flexors, quads and obliques.
Practicing bridges consistently will:Help get rid of back pain caused by sitting hunched over all day long

Bulletproof the spine in preparation for heavy or explosive movements

Strengthen your spinal muscles, which can prevent slipped discs

Give the entire front of your body an incredible stretch

Result in extra endurance in sports and life

Work every single muscle in your back—as well as nearly every other muscle in your body

Back bridges are the next progression in the bridge exercise, and will start working your shoulders as well as your back, butt and leg muscles.

Lie on your back with your legs straight. Place your hands on the floor on the outside of your hips, pointing your fingers toward your toes.

Push yourself up onto your hands, lifting the hips up and squeezing your butt as you do so.

Hold..Hold..Hold for a ten seconds, then lower back down.

Rest 1 minute and repeat!

Two 3 sets of 10 seconds each twice a week. Takes about 3 minutes to complete.








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