Shoulder Bridge
The Shoulder Bridge is a thoracic bridge progression that helps an athlete begin to articulate their upper thoracic spine and deepen spinal mobility. It will open the chest while the scaps pinch together.
- Type Of Exercise: Mobility
- Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Glutes
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment: Body Only
Shoulder Bridge
![Shoulder Bridge 1 Shoulder Bridge Beginning](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shoulder-bridge-1.jpg)
![Shoulder Bridge 2 Shoulder Bridge End](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shoulder-bridge-0.jpg)
![Shoulder Bridge 3 Shoulder Bridge](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com/gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shoulderbridge.jpg)
- Lie on your back with bent knees and feet flat on the floor, hip distance apart.
- Extend your arms, palms down, alongside your body.
- Open your chest and lift your hips high, creating a straight line from shoulders to knees.
- Keep your shoulder blades pinched together (retracted) and glutes tight.
- Support yourself with your feet and shoulders (not your neck) as you hold this position for time.
- Keep your feet near your glutes and under your knees and your shoulders, neck, and head firmly on the floor.
![Shoulder Bridge 4 Cat-Cow](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FL_PE1_iM_-_3.jpg)
- Exercise: Cat Cow
- Type of Exercise: Mobility
- Muscles: Shoulders, Chest, Biceps
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment: Body Only
![Shoulder Bridge 5 Table Rock](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FL_PE3_iM_-_2.jpg)
- Exercise: Table Rock
- Type of Exercise: Mobility
- Muscles: Shoulders, Chest, Biceps
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment: Body Only