Leg Bench Side Bridge
Description
The leg bench side bridge is a side plank variation with the top foot elevated on a bench. The elevated foot increases the load and adds difficulty to the move. It is a strong oblique builder.
Equipment Required
Leg Bench Side Bridge Instructions
- Set up sideways to a flat bench.
- Lie on the side with the bottom forearm on the floor.
- Place the top foot up on the bench.
- Stack the bottom foot on the floor.
- Brace your core and keep the body straight.
- Lift the hips up off the floor.
- Squeeze the obliques and glutes hard at the top.
- Hold for the working set then switch sides.
Leg Bench Side Bridge Form & Visual
Leg Bench Side Bridge Benefits
- Loads the obliques
- Strong side plank variation
- Builds the core
- Useful for core size
- Trains the side abs
Leg Bench Side Bridge Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Core
- Gluteus medius
Leg Bench Side Bridge Variations & Alternatives
- Side Plank
- Side Bend
- Star Plank
- Side Plank Hip Dip
