Bridge Exercise |
Chiropractor Cranston RI

Bridge exercise: Woman performing core exercise on the advice of a chiropractor in Cranston, RI.

Discover how this bridge exercise can help you achieve better results and longer-lasting adjustments with your chiropractor in Cranston, RI:

  • Sets: 3

  • Reps: 5/side

  • Frequency: 2 times/week

Side Bridge on Feet

Perform this bridge exercise instead of the other if you are confident in the longer position.

  • One foot should be in front of the other.

  • Brace (see below) first before coming up.

  • Hold the side bridge for one second or the amount of time it takes to say the word "hold."

  • Return to the start position and then (and ONLY then) relax the brace for one second or the amount of time it takes to say the word "relax."

  • Repeat this cycle five times.

Side bridge exercise: Man performing core exercise on the recommendation of a chiropractor in Cranston, RI.

Side Bridge on Knees

Perform this bridge exercise instead of the other if you are confident in the shorter position.

  • One knee should be on top of the other.

  • Brace (see below) first before coming up.

  • Hold the side bridge for one second or the amount of time it takes to say the word "hold."

  • Return to the start position and then (and ONLY then) relax the brace for one second or the amount of time it takes to say the word "relax."

  • Repeat this cycle five times.

Side bridge exercise on knees: Man performing core exercise on the recommendation of a chiropractor in Cranston, RI.

Abdominal Bracing

  • Gently tighten all of the muscles around your belly and back.

  • Hold and continue to breathe.

Abdominal bracing: Man performing core exercise on the recommendation of a chiropractor in Cranston, RI.

Discontinue if you experience any pain.