bridging (feet flat)
- lie on your back with both knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. your knees should be bent about 90 degrees.
- tighten your belly muscles by pulling your belly button in toward your spine. keep breathing normally and don't hold your breath.
- push your feet into the floor, squeeze your buttocks, and lift your hips off the floor until your shoulders, hips, and knees are all in a straight line. keep your hips level.
- hold for about 6 seconds.
- slowly lower your hips back to the floor.
- repeat 8 to 12 times.
current as of: july 17, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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