<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ak6_yDXe4I8/XUfO4DFJa5I/AAAAAAAABRI/uRaQPVRFlpYWN30pCP8HfEHy5sBW4G1iACLcBGAs/s1600/Logopit_1564987041895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Reasons You Should Do Bridges Daily | Why You Should Do Bridges Every Day -by ndtvhealth.in" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ak6_yDXe4I8/XUfO4DFJa5I/AAAAAAAABRI/uRaQPVRFlpYWN30pCP8HfEHy5sBW4G1iACLcBGAs/s320/Logopit_1564987041895.jpg" title="10 Reasons You Should Do Bridges Daily | Why You Should Do Bridges Every Day -by ndtvhealth.in" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Bridges work a person's gluteus maximus, which is the large muscle of the buttocks. People engage this muscle when they move their hips, particularly when they bend into a squat.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The gluteus maximus is one of the most important muscles in the body, and keeping it strong can help support the lower back.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />There is no doubt, a strong and toned rear has so many benefits. It not only helps you look fabulous but also makes you strong. It does not matter if you have flabby or flat glutes, you can easily sculpt them in no time by practising bridges regularly.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. It Tightens Your Buns And Legs -</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Did you know that stronger glutes not only make you look better in your jeans, but also help contribute to your overall health? Many people with low back, hip and knee pain have weak gluteal muscles. The bridge is one of the best exercises to help target and isolate these important muscles.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. Reduce Knee And Back Pain -</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>The posterior chain, i.e. glutes and hamstrings, easily get neglected. The quadriceps usually take over all your daily activities and high-intensity workouts, and therefore, do most of the work which often leads to knee and back pain. This is mostly because the dominance of one muscle over another can lead to injury but don’t worry, you can try bridges to engage that posterior chain to even out the muscle use.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>3. It Improves Posture -</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>You are most likely reading this on your computer or mobile device right now. That means you are probably leaning forward, rounding your shoulders and your back. Most of us sit this way throughout the day, which can cause headaches, weakness and tight muscles from our poor posture! Bridging strengthens the back extensors, which can help us stand up straighter.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>4. Your Clothes Will Fit Better -</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>A high, toned and rounded rear looks great in any situation and stronger glutes make your shape look better in whatever you wear.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>5. It Can Be Done Laying Down -</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Squats are a very popular and effective exercise for strengthening leg muscles, but there are many people who are unable to do a traditional squat due to back, knee or hip pain. The bridge allows a person to strengthen these muscles in a position that doesn’t put pressure on their joints.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>6. Strengthen Your Core -</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>The bridge exercise activates all the core muscles, including the transverse abdominis (flattens your core), rectus abdominis (six pack) and obliques (hourglass figure). So, try any of the bridge variations to work on these muscles deeply and tighten up your muscles in one easy move.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>7. It Feels Good -</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>A bridge is considered a type of inversion exercise because your heart is lifted higher than your head as you lift your hips. Inversions have been shown to increase blood flow, which can help balance hormones and release endorphins. All of this can lead to peace of mind, better sleep and improved mood!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>8. It Helps With Scoliosis -</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Bridges are one of my favorite exercises to give to my physical therapy patients who have scoliosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine and causes an imbalance in movement of the vertebrae and the muscles that surround the spine. Bridging not only strengthens, but also can return proper movement to the spine, which can help the pain associated with scoliosis. I especially love the variation that involves moving one vertebrae at a time. This can be seen in the video below.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>9. It Enhances Sports Performance -</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Most physical activities – including running, hiking, cycling, sprinting, and jumping – require strong gluteal muscles. Most people don’t realize they have weak glutes until an injury sidelines them from their sports. Bridges can help strengthen all the posterior chain muscles, which can lead to decreased chance for injury and improved sports performance.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>10. It Decreases Back Pain -</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Back pain many times can be caused by poor movement of the spine. It can lead to weak hip and abdominal muscles. All of these issues are addressed with a bridge exercise. The focus on the core and surrounding musculature can help support and strengthen the low back, leading to decreased pain. Not only that, but regular strengthening with bridges can help prevent back pain in the future!<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div></div>