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Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge

How to do the Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundIntermediateStatic
Primary muscles

Lower Back

Secondary

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Equipment

Bodyweight

Step by step

How to do the Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge

  1. 1

    Lie down with your feet on the floor, heels directly under your knees.

  2. 2

    Lift only your tailbone to the ceiling to stretch your lower back. (Don't lift the entire spine yet.) Pull in your stomach.

  3. 3

    To go into a bridge, lift the entire spine except the neck.

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Where the Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge fits

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FAQ

Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge: common questions

What muscles does the Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge work?

The Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge primarily works the Lower Back.

Is the Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge suitable for beginners?

The Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.

What equipment do I need for the Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge?

None. The Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.

Is the Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge a compound or isolation exercise?

The Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge with correct form?

Lie down with your feet on the floor, heels directly under your knees. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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