Side Bridge

(Elbow and Ankle)

Hip Abduction

-Lie on your side with your elbow directly underneath your shoulder.

-Keep your shoulder blades ‘down and in’ throughout exercise, especially the planted elbow side.

-Your neck, shoulders, hips, and knees and  ankles should form a straight line throughout exercise.

-Neck remains in a chin tuck position throughout exercise.

-Lift hips off the floor while maintaining the straight line position.

-Your hips should maintain a neutral position, back is not arched.

-Lift top leg up towards ceiling while maintaining hips off the floor.

-Repeat exercise on other side.

Competency Criteria

Client’s body (from neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles) maintains a straight line throughout exercise.

Client maintains neutral spine (no arching) throughout exercise.

Top leg moves toward ceiling without hips sagging toward floor.

Client maintains chin tuck.