Bent-Leg Side-Bridge
Strengthen your core & glutes with the 1-Bridge Bent-Leg! A simple, effective exercise for stability & a stronger you.
The Bent-Leg Side-Bridge mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips and hip adductors (inner thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Bent-Leg Side-Bridge Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hip Adductors
Bent-Leg Side-Bridge Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Bent-Leg Side-Bridge
Lie on your side with your forearm resting directly under your shoulder and your body in a straight line.
Bend your bottom knee backward at a ninety-degree angle while keeping your top leg straight and extended.
Engage your core and press through your forearm and bottom knee to lift your hips off the floor.
Maintain a strong, straight line from your head through your hips to your top foot, keeping your chest open.
Hold this position for the desired duration while breathing steadily before slowly lowering your hips back to the start.
Bent-Leg Side-Bridge FAQs
What muscles does the Bent-Leg Side-Bridge work?
The Bent-Leg Side-Bridge mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips and hip adductors (inner thighs). The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Bent-Leg Side-Bridge?
None. The Bent-Leg Side-Bridge is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Bent-Leg Side-Bridge variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Dumbbell Side-Bridge, Dumbbell Bent-Leg Side-Bridge, Ring Side-Bridge and Rolling Bridge.
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