Hold the arch
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Full bridge

An arch on hands and feet: hips high, arms straight, head between the arms. Strength and mobility for the whole back of the body, the counterbalance to pushing and sitting.

Level
Advanced
Equipment
No equipment
Measure
hold time
Tempo
isometric
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Technique

  1. Lying on your back, feet close to the glutes, hands by the ears with fingers toward the feet.
  2. Push the hips up and straighten the arms, head hanging between them.
  3. Press the feet and hands down, hips as high as possible, breathe calmly.

Common mistakes

  • Bent elbows: start with a head bridge or hands on a raise.
  • All the arch in the lower back: open the shoulders and hips, not just the lumbar spine.
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Progression

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Full bridge

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