Side Bridge

BodyweightBeginnerIsolationEach side

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Quick answer

Side Bridge is a beginner isolation bodyweight exercise that mainly works the obliques, with the abs assisting.

Written by the GymStreak coaching team

Muscles worked

Front

Back

Primary

Obliques

Secondary

Abs

How to do Side Bridge

1
Lie on your side with your body off the floor and your forearm on the ground supporting your body. Have your back straight and your other arm on your hip. This is your starting position.
2
Slowly lower your body by touching your hips to the floor.
3
Focus on contracting your obliques and return to the starting position.
4
Repeat on the other side.

Form cues

Perform the reps very slowly, don't rush it! Jerky movements can lead to back injury.

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