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Do Shoulder bridge at home.

Lift into a bridge, feet hip-width apart. Reach one leg to the ceiling.

Position
On your back
Works
Glutes, Legs
Level
Steady, week 3
In class
About 40 seconds
Shoulder bridge: the Her Pilates instructor in the pose

Do it step by step

  1. Lift into a bridge, feet hip-width apart. Reach one leg to the ceiling.
  2. Breathe in. Reach your leg up to the ceiling.
  3. Breathe out. Lower it to hip height. Keep your hips high.
  4. Breathe in. Kick it back up.
  5. Breathe out. Bring your foot back to the mat.

Hear your teacher cue it

These are the lines I say in your class, recorded for the app. Press play and move with them.

Set upLift into a bridge, feet hip-width apart. Reach one leg to the ceiling.

Step 1Breathe in. Reach your leg up to the ceiling.

Step 2Breathe out. Lower it to hip height. Keep your hips high.

Step 3Breathe in. Kick it back up.

Step 4Breathe out. Bring your foot back to the mat.

Feel it, ease it, stay safe

Feel it hereThe glute of your standing leg holds your hips high.
Make it easierKeep both feet down and march one foot at a time.
Watch outKeep your hips level when the leg moves.

Find it in your plan

Your 28-day plan unlocks one level a week. Shoulder bridge belongs to the Steady level, so it joins your classes in week 3.

Your questions about Shoulder bridge

Is Shoulder bridge good for beginners?
Shoulder bridge sits at the Steady level, so your plan brings it in during week 3, after the moves it builds on. Until then, try the easier version: Keep both feet down and march one foot at a time.
How long should I do Shoulder bridge?
In a Her Pilates class you hold Shoulder bridge for about 40 seconds. Slow down and keep the breath steady over adding time.
What should I feel in Shoulder bridge?
The glute of your standing leg holds your hips high.
What's an easier version of Shoulder bridge?
Keep both feet down and march one foot at a time.

Do Shoulder bridge with a mini you.

Watch her do it first, then move together while I count your breath. Your first class is free.

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