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How to Do The Shoulder Bridge

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The shoulder bridge is a good stretch to do before or after a hard workout. Not only is it a good stretch, but a good workout for your lower body too. If you do the exercise enough it will definitely show.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Wear clothes that you can move freely in.
  1. Step 1

    Lay on your back with your arms at your sides with palms facing down. Bend you legs and keep your feet hips width apart. Bring your knees in as close as you can to your hips without being discomforted.

  2. Step 2

    Keep your feet firm on the ground, be sure that they won't move. Thinking about how you are breathing. Make sure to breath slowly and deliberating. Breath in threw your nose and out threw your mouth. Now push through your heels and lift your hips up off the ground.

  3. Step 3

    Exhale and lower your hips slowly back to the ground. Try not to arch your back and stay calm. Don't tense your whole body. Repeat the exercise for 5-12 times.

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