The bridge exercise is a simple yet effective way to strengthen your core muscles
Maintaining proper form is crucial while doing the bridge exercise
Jun 17, 2026
10:41 am
What's the storyThe bridge exercise is a simple yet effective way to strengthen your core muscles.
This exercise targets the glutes, lower back, and abdominal muscles, making it a great addition to any fitness routine.
Forget sit-ups: According to a personal trainer, this standing ab move is the best deep core exercise you can do. I tried it, and I’ll have to agree
Not sit ups or crunches — I swapped them for this one lesser-known core move and my abs have never felt stronger
6 moves, less than 30 minutes: The ‘fit over 40’ core workout engineered to build deep abdominal strength
According to a Pilates instructor, this one exercise flattens your stomach more than 100s of crunches. I gave it a go for a week, and here are my results
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