Bridge Pose Yoga Stretch
Description
Bridge pose (Setu Bandhasana) is a foundational yoga pose. The lifter lies on the back, sets the feet flat, and lifts the hips up while interlacing the hands underneath. The pose stretches the hip flexors and chest while building the glutes.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Bridge Pose Yoga Stretch Instructions
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Set the feet hip width and arms at the sides.
- Brace your core and squeeze the glutes.
- Drive through the heels to lift the hips up.
- Walk the shoulders under and interlace the hands beneath the body.
- Press the arms down to lift the hips higher.
- Open the chest and roll the shoulders under.
- Hold the pose with steady breath. Release with control.
Bridge Pose Yoga Stretch Form & Visual
Bridge Pose Yoga Stretch Benefits
- Opens the hip flexors
- Stretches the chest
- Builds glute strength
- Strong yoga pose
- Trains spinal extension
- Useful warm-up
Bridge Pose Yoga Stretch Muscles Worked
- Gluteus maximus
- Pectoralis major
- Hip flexors
- Hamstrings
Bridge Pose Yoga Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Glute Bridge
- Wheel Pose
- Hip Thrust
- Cobra Pose
