Bridge with Leg Extension
- Primary muscles
- Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Abs, Quads
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Movement pattern
- Single Leg
Steps
- 1 Lie on your back on the floor with your arms at your sides. Bend one knee and place your foot flat on the floor, close to your glutes.
- 2 Extend your other leg straight out, keeping it slightly elevated off the floor.
- 3 Engage your glutes and drive through the heel of your bent leg to lift your hips off the floor.
- 4 Continue lifting until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your extended foot, then pause briefly.
- 5 Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position on the floor.
- 6 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch and repeat with the other leg.
