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The Bridge exercise strengthens your abdominal, buttocks, and hamstring muscles. This helps keep your back stable and aligned when you walk.
Lie on the floor with your back and palms flat. Bend your knees. Keep your feet flat on the floor.
Contract your abdominal and buttocks muscles. Slowly lift your buttocks off the floor until there is a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times.
Publication Source: SpineHealth.com
Online Source: SpineHealth.com
Date Last Reviewed: 2007-01-15T00:00:00-07:00
Date Last Modified: 2007-12-12T00:00:00-07:00
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