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How to Perform the
Fitball Floor Bridge

Muscles Targeted Fitball Floor Bridge



   Trapezius (The big back muscles)

  • Serratus Posterior (deep lower back muscle)

  • Erector Spinae (deep back muscles)

  • Teres Minor & Major (Just above the Lats)

  • Rhomboids (smaller upper back muscle)






 
Fitball Floor Bridge:

A high quality Lower Back Strengthening Exercise that will help to improve your spinal health and the genreal strength of the surrounding muscles.

Ensure you maintain strong posture and technique throughout the movement


Starting Position:
  • Start by lying on your back, bring your feet up onto the Fitball so your calves are resting comfortably and the knees are slightly bent. 
  • Position the legs so they are shoulder width apart.
  • Place your arms out to the side, flatten your back and squeeze your abdominals and butt tight.

First Repetition:

  • Start to lift your hips off the ground, ensuring the body is in a controlled tight motion. Use your arms for stabilisation if needed.
  • Continue to lift the body in a straight up motion, hold at the top for 1-2 seconds.



Advancements:


1. The first advancement is the bring the arms in closer to the body.

2. When your strong enough with #1 advancement bring the feet closer on the ball.


This Lower back strengthening exercise is one that can be repeated every couple of days.

On top of these simple exercises you should check out Pilates as it is an amazing Lower Back and Abdominal strengthener and will add great depth to any routine.


 
Fitball One Legged Floor Bridge:

Coming soon!










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