Shoulder Bridge
The Shoulder Bridge is a thoracic bridge progression that helps an athlete begin to articulate their upper thoracic spine and deepen spinal mobility. It will open the chest while the scaps pinch together.
- Type Of Exercise: Mobility
- Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Glutes
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment: Body Only
Shoulder Bridge
- Lie on your back with bent knees and feet flat on the floor, hip distance apart.
- Extend your arms, palms down, alongside your body.
- Open your chest and lift your hips high, creating a straight line from shoulders to knees.
- Keep your shoulder blades pinched together (retracted) and glutes tight.
- Support yourself with your feet and shoulders (not your neck) as you hold this position for time.
- Keep your feet near your glutes and under your knees and your shoulders, neck, and head firmly on the floor.
- Exercise: Cat Cow
- Type of Exercise: Mobility
- Muscles: Shoulders, Chest, Biceps
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment: Body Only
- Exercise: Table Rock
- Type of Exercise: Mobility
- Muscles: Shoulders, Chest, Biceps
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment: Body Only
