August 2, 2009 - Single Leg Bridge
Start: Lie on your back with your knees bent, legs hip width apart, right foot on the floor 6 inches away from your buttocks, left leg lifted toward the ceiling.
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Motion: Keeping your left leg lifted, lift your buttocks and back off the floor, extending the hips up, using only the right leg. Hold briefly and lower your hips back down without touching the floor. Repeat all on one leg, then change sides. Tips: If this exercise is too challenging to do with one leg, simply keep both feet on the floor and perform the same motion as described. How many: One to three sets of 10 - 15 each leg (or 10 – 15 total if you are keeping both feet on the ground), depending on your fitness level. If you do more than one set, rest for 30 – 60 seconds between sets. What this exercise does: Strengthens and tones the hamstrings and buttocks muscles.