Abs · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do Side Bridge
The side bridge is a core stability exercise performed on the floor using only body weight. It targets the abs, with secondary emphasis on the obliques and glutes. The movement involves holding a side plank position, which challenges core strength and stability.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques and Glutes
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Abs
How to do Side Bridge, step by step
- Lie on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
- Place your forearm on the ground directly below your shoulder, with your elbow bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
- Hold this position for the desired amount of time.
- Lower your hips back down to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side.
Track Side Bridge in SPLYT
Side Bridge is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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