Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | elastic band |
Additional Equipment | mat |
Instructions
Preparation
In lateral position put Elastic Band around thighs. Place lower elbow below shoulder and let forearm point forward. Hold other arm close to side. Flex both legs right angled, align knees hips and torso and raise hips off floor.Execution
Raise upper leg as high as possible. Return, donīt let leg rest. Repeat. Reverse position and continue with opposite side.Variations / Comments
-![Elastic Band Bridge, Lateral | Starting Position Elastic Band Bridge, Lateral Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/59/1659.jpg)
![arrow arrow](/template/images/position_arrow.gif)
![Elastic Band Bridge, Lateral | Ending Position Elastic Band Bridge, Lateral Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/60/1660.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Hip Abductors | Obliques |
Synergist | - |
Stabilizers | Hip Abductors (opposite side) | Rectus Abdominis | Triceps Brachii | Latissimus Dorsi |
![Elastic Band Bridge, Lateral | Muscles Front Elastic Band Bridge, Lateral Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/85/885.jpg)
Front
![Elastic Band Bridge, Lateral | Muscles Rear Elastic Band Bridge, Lateral Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/86/886.jpg)
Rear