Your floor works as part of a team with your glutes, your inner thighs and your deep belly muscles. The Bridge asks all of them to cooperate, and the floor gets a splendid workout without much fuss.
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat. Press your feet into the ground and lift your hips toward the ceiling. At the top, add a Full Lift and hold.
Lower slowly, one bone of your spine at a time, and finish with a Soft Drop. The slow descent is where the strength grows.
A stronger back line helps your pleasure in a simple way. Strong glutes and a strong floor are teammates in many positions, and strong hips make movement easier and longer-lasting. Many women also find the Bridge soothes the lower back, and that is a nice bonus.
If your lower back complains, lift less high. A small bridge with a good lift is worth more than a high bridge with a clenched jaw.
Form checkPress through your heels, keep your ribs soft and lift only as high as feels good. Quality beats height.