How to perform Bodyweight Single Leg Bridge with proper form
Starting Position
- Lie on your back on a flat surface with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Bend one knee and place that foot flat on the floor.
- Extend the opposite leg straight out, keeping it in line with your body.
Execution
- Engage your core and press your heel into the ground of the bent leg.
- Lift your hips towards the ceiling by pushing through the standing heel.
- Keep your extended leg in line with your torso and avoid letting it drop or bend.
- Raise your hips until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
- Hold the bridge position for a moment, focusing on engaging your glutes and hamstrings.
Return
- Lower your hips back to the initial starting position slowly and with control.
- Switch legs and repeat the exercise.
Tips for Proper Form
- Keep your shoulders and head flat on the ground.
- Avoid arching your lower back; keep it neutral.
- Ensure your knees remain aligned with your feet to prevent strain.
- Breathe steadily throughout the movement.
Exercises
Good Morning, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes
Good Morning, Smith Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes
Good Morning, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes
Lying Leg Curl, Band
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Calves, Hip Flexors
Lying Leg Curl, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Calves, Hip Flexors
Nordic Curl, Band
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Calves, Glutes, Lower Back
Nordic Curl, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Calves, Glutes, Lower Back
Seated Leg Curl, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Calves, Hip Flexors
Straight Leg Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Adductors, Lower Back, Glutes
Straight Leg Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Adductors, Lower Back, Glutes
Straight Leg Deadlift, Band
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Adductors, Lower Back, Glutes
Straight Leg Deadlift, Kettlebell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Adductors, Lower Back, Glutes
Elliptical Machine, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Synergist: Biceps, Front Delts, Side Delts, Rear Delts, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lats, Upper Traps, Chest, Quads
Glute Bridge March, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quads, Hip Flexors
Romanian Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Lower Back, Hamstrings
Romanian Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Lower Back, Hamstrings
Romanian Deadlift, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Lower Back, Hamstrings
Single Leg Bridge, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings
Single Leg Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Hamstrings
Single Leg Deadlift, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Hamstrings