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Table-Top Bridge Pulse

Strengthen your core & glutes with Table-Top Bridge Pulse! A simple yet effective exercise you can do anywhere. Feel the burn!

The Table-Top Bridge Pulse is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and core, with help from the hamstrings and lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Table-Top Bridge Pulse Muscles Worked

Primary

Glutes (gluteus maximus); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

Secondary

Hamstrings; Lower Back (quadratus lumborum)

How to do the Table-Top Bridge Pulse

Table-Top Bridge Pulse

Starting Position:

  1. Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.

  2. Lean back slightly, placing your hands on the floor behind you with fingers facing forward. Your arms should be straight.

  3. Lift your hips off the ground, creating a bridge position. Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.

Movement Instructions:

  1. Inhale deeply as you lift your hips higher into the bridge position. Make sure to engage your glutes and core.

  2. While in the bridge position, gently pulse your hips upward by lifting them slightly higher and then lowering back to just above the starting point.

  3. Perform small, controlled pulses, maintaining tension in your glutes and core throughout the movement.

  4. Repeat the pulsing motion for a set number of repetitions (e.g., 10-15 pulses) while keeping your core engaged and back straight.

  5. Once you finish the pulsing, lower your hips back to the starting position and rest for a moment before repeating.

Tips for Beginners:

  • Focus on form rather than speed; keep the movements slow and controlled.

  • Avoid arching your lower back; engage your core to maintain a neutral spine.

  • If you feel discomfort in your wrists or shoulders, consider adjusting your hand position or using a mat for extra cushioning.

Table-Top Bridge Pulse FAQs

What muscles does the Table-Top Bridge Pulse work?

The Table-Top Bridge Pulse mainly works the glutes & hips and core, with help from the hamstrings and lower back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and rectus abdominis.

What equipment do you need for the Table-Top Bridge Pulse?

None. The Table-Top Bridge Pulse is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

Is the Table-Top Bridge Pulse a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Table-Top Bridge Pulse go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Table-Top Bridge Pulse variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Chest Glute Bridge Press, Pose Setu Bandha Sarvangasana Bridge, Pose Setu Bandhasana Bridge and Double Hand Behind Pulse Superman.

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