Bridging (single leg)
Bridging (single leg)
- Lie on your back, with your affected leg bent and your foot flat on the floor.
- Keep your other leg straight and raise it up so your knee is level with the bent knee.
- Tighten your belly muscles by pulling your belly button in toward your spine. Keep breathing normally and don't hold your breath.
- Push your foot into the floor, squeeze your buttocks, and lift your hips off the floor until your shoulders, hips, and knees are all in a straight line. Keep your hips level.
- Hold for about 6 seconds.
- Slowly lower your hips back to the floor.
- Repeat 8 to 12 times.
- It's a good idea to repeat these steps with your other leg.
Current as of: May 1, 2026
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