Low Bridge
The Low Bridge is an upper thoracic mobility drill and a Thoracic Bridge progression. Like most active mobility work, it is both a stretch and an exercise that engages the muscles around the thoracic spine.
- Type Of Exercise: Mobility
- Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Equipment: Body Only
How To Low Bridge
![Low Bridge 1 Low Bridge Beginning](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FL_PE15_iM_-_1.jpg)
![Low Bridge 2 Low Bridge End](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FL_PE15_iM_-_2.jpg)
![Low Bridge 3 Low Bridge](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com/gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Low-Bridge.jpg)
- Lie on your back with your hands placed palms down next to your ears.
- With your elbows and knees bent, feet flat on the floor, push through your hands and feet to raise your head just off the ground.
- Keep your head one to two inches off the ground, press your hips high, and hold for time.
![Low Bridge 4 Elbow Bridge Rock](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FL_PE10_iM_-_3.jpg)
- Exercise: Elbow Bridge Rock
- Type of Exercise: Mobility
- Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Equipment: Body Only
![Low Bridge 5 Low Bridge Inside Out](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/FL_PE3_-_3.jpg)
- Exercise: Low Bridge Inside Out
- Type of Exercise: Mobility
- Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Equipment: Body Only