Thoracic Bridge
This exercise improves thoracic spine mobility and helps open your chest while maintaining core control.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Lie on your back, bend your knees, and place your feet flat on the floor hip-width apart with no equipment.
- 02
Lift your hips by squeezing your glutes and brace your core so your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
- 03
Reach your arms overhead and allow your thoracic spine to extend, opening your chest while keeping your hips elevated and your lower back in a neutral position.
- 04
Hold the position for 2–5 seconds with control and breathe steadily.
- 05
Lower your hips with control and return to the starting position.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftThoracic Bridge is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep your ribs down and avoid overextending your lower back so the extension targets your thoracic spine. Press your feet evenly into the floor and keep your knees aligned with your toes.
This exercise improves thoracic spine mobility and helps open your chest while maintaining core control.
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