Pilates Mat Encyclopedia: Shoulder Bridge

PILATES MAT SHOULDER BRIDGE:

LEVEL - Advanced

GOALS & BENEFITS
Builds strength in the seat and back of legs.
Provides opening in the front of the hip.
Strengthens the abdominal muscles.
Tones the arms and opens the chest.

TIPS & CUES
Try to stay lifted in the hip of the anchored side.
Reach long with the leg moving leg and lift the leg with your belly.
If you can reach the floor with the reaching leg without losing stability in the anchored side, there will be a great hip opening.
Pull the ribs into the front with the abdominals.

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