Week 101: Bridge With Yoga Block
- Keep It Moving PT & Wellness
- Aug 4
- 2 min read
It's August! Which means summer is in summer is in full swing and we're likely off of our routines. This month's theme is simply Maintenance. We get it, and we're here to simply keep you on track!
Exercise: Bridge with Yoga Block
Purpose: To engage and strengthen various muscle groups of the core, glutes, hamstrings, focusing on core stabilization and pelvis stabilization. Much needed whole body strength when hoisting that heavy luggage!
Who It's For: For the jet setters, campers and adventurers!
Why We Love It: Because we know you hate skipping your movements even when on vacation
Procedure:
Lay on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor (Hook-Lying position). Place a yoga block between your knees.
Press evenly throughout your feet as you lift your hips up towards the ceiling using the power of your glutes, hamstrings and calf muscles
Lift your hips until your trunk is in line with your thighs, but without losing core engagement or creating lumbar spine extension
Slowly return to the start position without lowering your heels, using good control from your glutes, hamstrings, calves and core
Repeat 6-8 times
*Disclaimer: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.
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Burlington, MA 01803
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