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Side Bridge

Side Bridge is a strength movement working the abs with the shoulders assisting, 2 muscle groups in all. Rated beginner; no equipment needed. 92 of the other 872 exercises here hit the same primary muscle, closest being Spell Caster.

Bodyweight beginner strength static
Side Bridge — starting position, working the absSide Bridge — end position, working the abs

How to do the Side Bridge

Muscles worked

RoleMuscles
Primary abs
Secondary shoulders
Equipmentno equipment
Difficultybeginner

Train the same muscles a different way

6 alternatives for the same abs, with and without kit.

Spell Caster Dumbbell Advanced Kettlebell Windmill Kettlebell Bent Press Kettlebell Double Kettlebell Windmill Kettlebell Dumbbell Side Bend Dumbbell Kettlebell Figure 8 Kettlebell

Superset the Side Bridge with

Opposing lower back work — alternate sets without extra rest.

Hyperextensions With No Hyperextension Bench lower back Hyperextensions (Back Extensions) lower back Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning lower back Barbell Deadlift lower back

Common questions

What muscles does the Side Bridge work?

The Side Bridge primarily works the abs, with the shoulders as secondary movers. Plank, Ab Roller, and Advanced Kettlebell Windmill train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Side Bridge?

None — the Side Bridge is bodyweight, so it works at home, in a hotel room or outdoors. Plank and Ab Roller also need nothing.

Is the Side Bridge suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Side Bridge is rated beginner. 22 harder options for the same muscle are catalogued.

Similar exercises

Plank Bodyweight Ab Roller Other Equipment Advanced Kettlebell Windmill Kettlebell Barbell Ab Rollout Barbell Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees Barbell Barbell Rollout from Bench Barbell

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