Week 93: Bridges on Foam Roller with Heels Elevated
- Keep It Moving PT & Wellness
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Exercise: Bridges on Foam Roller with Heels Elevated
Purpose: To coordinate core, hamstring, glute and calf activation and stabilization via lifting hips and heels on an unstable surface (foam roller)
Who It's For: People who have mastered the standard double leg bridge and are looking for more challenge
Why We Love It: Because real life is unpredictable and also time is of the essence so we need to challenge more things at once
Procedure:
Lay on your back with your knees bent and your feet on a foam roller (Hook-Lying position). Place a yoga block between your knees.
Lift up your heels and press through the balls of 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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