Side Bridge

What it is

This foundational core exercise strengthens your abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques, and develops static strength. You support your body in a straight line, engaging your entire core for stability. Your shoulders also contribute significantly to maintaining the position.

Technique tips

• Align your supporting elbow directly beneath your shoulder.
• Maintain a straight line from your head through your hips to your heels.
• Actively press your hips upward, preventing them from sagging towards the floor.
• Engage your abdominal muscles to stabilize your entire body.
• Breathe steadily and deeply throughout the hold, avoiding breath-holding.
• For increased challenge, lift your top arm or leg.

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.