Pilates Shoulder Bridge
The shoulder bridge exercise increases glute (buttock) strength and pelvic and lumbar spine control.
Method:
- Lie on your back with the knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Start by breathing in and pulling the tummy button in.
- Breath out and start to peel the back off the floor, starting with the tailbone and lifting up as far as comfortable.
- Hold for a few seconds and then reverse the movement.
- Aim to perform 2-3 sets of 10 repeitions.
