Start Position:
- The resistance band wrapped around one of your feet with the ends held in your hands (palms in, thumbs toward your head) with your arms bent.
- Lying face-up with legs bent and one foot flat on the floor and the other (with resistance band) in the air.
- There should be some tension in the resistance band at this starting position.
End Position:
- Lying face-up with hips lifted as high as possible, one foot flat on the floor, and the other foot extended forward with your arms extended above your head.
Action:
- Raise the hips as high as possible whilst keeping the shoulders and one foot on the floor as you extend the other leg forward and extend your arms above your head.
- Then, return to the start position and repeat.
Modification Options:
- Vary the strength or length of the resistance band to increase/ decrease the difficulty of the exercise.
Photos
Start position
End position
Exercise Information
Exercise Name: Bridge with Kick Press
Resistance Band Type: Flat Resistance Band
In this video you will learn the technique for the Bridge with Kick Press exercise.
Exercise Warm-up
Click here for a dynamic stretching routine to help you get ready for your resistance band workout as well as improve your mobility.
Exercise Cool-down
Click here for a static stretching routine to help you cool-down as well as improve your flexibility after your resistance band exercise workout.
Activating Your Core
Click here for instructions on how to activate your core together with specific exercises to strengthen your core.