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How to Do Side Bridge

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the side bridge.

Side Bridge animated demonstration from start to end position

Main muscles	Abs
Also works	Shoulders
Equipment	Body Only
Level	Beginner
Type	Strength

How to do it

Form tips

Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).

Workouts with this exercise

Bodyweight Abs & Core Workout for Beginners5 exercises · about 31 min · Bodyweight Dumbbell Abs & Core Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 45 min · Dumbbell Resistance Band Abs & Core Workout for Beginners5 exercises · about 31 min · Resistance Band Core Workout (No Crunches)From our videos

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Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.

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