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Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge

Stretching · No equipment · Intermediate
Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge, starting positionPelvic Tilt Into Bridge, end position

How to do it

  1. Lie down with your feet on the floor, heels directly under your knees.
  2. Lift only your tailbone to the ceiling to stretch your lower back. (Don't lift the entire spine yet.) Pull in your stomach.
  3. To go into a bridge, lift the entire spine except the neck.

Works

Lower back

When to stop

Stop and rest if you feel chest pain or pressure, are more short of breath than you'd expect, feel dizzy or faint, or have sudden pain. If chest pain or faintness doesn't pass when you rest, call 911.

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