Start Position:
- With the resistance band wrapped around your legs (slightly above your knees), lying face-up with legs bent and feet flat on the floor.
- There should be some tension in the resistance band at this starting position.
End Position:
- Lying face-up with legs bent and feet flat on the floor with hips lifted as high as possible and knees apart.
Action:
- Raise the hips as high as possible whilst keeping the shoulders and feet on the floor and move the knees apart.
- Hold this position for 10-30 seconds.
- 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 Knees Apart
Resistance Band Type: Resistance Loop Band
In this video you will learn the technique for the Bridge with Knees Apart 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.