It is nice seeing knowledgeable people with high standards for their work produce things. The article, other people go read, with the forward back bend and the written explanation is a much higher standard than most of KZbin fitness video creators hold themselves to. Thanks for the excellent work yet again.
@ryanchurst2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this. Thank you!
@kostar500 Жыл бұрын
GMB Fitness always have high standards.
@baz_k2 жыл бұрын
Hugely underrated channel GMB. The crow stand tutorial is especially good. Almost all other handstand tutorials go straight into a wall stand or pike stand but these can only be done if you have the appropriate shoulder strength and hamstring flexibility
@ryanchurst2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I’m really happy to hear you like those tutorials. :)
@veeceelee Жыл бұрын
I DID MY FIRST LOW BRIDGE TODAY!!🎉🎉🎉 I never thought that I could tbh, but I followed each step from this video, and amazingly I succeeded. I’ve always thought it was impossible for me to do a bridge until today!
@gmbfit Жыл бұрын
Hey, congrats! That's excellent work :)
@fain2daniel8 ай бұрын
Same here mate ..fist I've watched whole video and thought I could give it a try ,never in my life even tried to do this bridge and I've successfully done it but following every step only with head down and that feels hard but kinda rewarding ❤.Can't thank you enough ..I'm going to check other vids on your channel 👍👌
@HelloooStranger3 ай бұрын
Did you progress through each step day by day or did you try all moves in one day?
@mray33082 жыл бұрын
I'm 47 years old and I can do excorcist spider walk :) It took me like a year to conquer the bridge and I mostly needed to strengthen my glutes and back muscles of my legs. Before that my hips were shaking like mobile phone in bridge position.
@ryanchurst2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that you stuck with it and worked on addressing those issues. Way to go!
@veeceelee Жыл бұрын
So awesome to see your success story! It encourages me to persevere!
@carolinemaynard8283 Жыл бұрын
These drills are great thank you GMB. And they work for the bridge. I do many of these regularly in my yoga practice. I prepped and learned how do the bridge and used to post it on Instagram. As soon as I stopped using Instagram I realised I don’t need to do the full bridge to have good spinal and shoulder flexibility. I used to use Instagram for the glory poses. I can still lift up when I want to but I don’t feel the need to do it to have a healthy spine and shoulders. 😅 great work guys.
@AileenBaker2 жыл бұрын
As someone with an old shoulder injury and a deal job, I deeply appreciate this video. Thank you!
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
Desk? Probably. We got you covered! We know most people don't make it into adulthood without at least a couple of strikes against them for this kind of thing.
I'm working toward the bridge and finding just the process of trying to get there is really opening up hips flexors and identifying problem areas and weaknesses. Fun project. I want to be able to do a good bridge and downward dog. 60 years old so it will be a long road. The flexibility gains have helped on the motocross bike too.
@gmbfit5 күн бұрын
Right on. Just take your time and keep at it :) You're not old enough yet to be thinking of your age as a limit. And I've actually heard from a few riders who said the hip opening was a game-changer, so you're spot-on there.
@johannes_kreisler2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Another video that hits the mark with me! You have always made very good videos and tutorials, but especially lately there have been some particularly useful and great ones.
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad to hear we're improving :)
@achso182 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan, love you a bunch. Exactly what I need right now. And a reminder of some forgotten exercises...spinal rotation rules. Cheers mate
@ryanchurst2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Cheers!
@bhaskermehta43262 жыл бұрын
Love doing this after all the spinal flexion in a core workout.
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it feels good!
@sherryquan1039 Жыл бұрын
thank you for this video, so helpful to see step by step to get into bridge one day-- definately what i needed. awesome and informational, cant wish to have a bridge one day :) !
@gmbfit Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Just keep practicing :)
@sidhusidharth2739 Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤
@sergekamga45123 ай бұрын
This is a very thorough tutorial. I’ll start practicing this tomorrow morning at the gym. I’ve been trying the bridge for a while now. I can do up to the head bridge but I want to do the full bridge
@gmbfit3 ай бұрын
It definitely takes a lot of work, but if you stick with it, I have no doubts you'll get there :)
@Isabelle139510 ай бұрын
excellent video, thank you
@JÄylèéngunhtêr Жыл бұрын
thanksfor the drill it help the spine
@gmbfit Жыл бұрын
Have fun with it!
@harikyoki2 жыл бұрын
thank you for uploading this video. i went thru it already n surprised how far i can go.
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
Sweet. Keep practicing. Being able to do something once or twice is cool. Being able to do it easily anytime is another thing entirely :)
@chiara.752 жыл бұрын
A really helpful progression deeply explicated in its purpose 🙏 thanks again for the precious contents of your videos🫶😊☀️
@ryanchurst2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MrCharleswr Жыл бұрын
Great help, thank you
@charlesmay897 Жыл бұрын
thank you
@AlteredState11232 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lamaloze2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great tutorial! Why are some of the poses not static? Is it in order to gain strength? Will definitely give that a try :-)
@ryanchurst2 жыл бұрын
Yes, increase flexibility and strength into and out of stretched positions and trains your nervous system to allow greater functional range safely
@lamaloze2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏽
@33Jenesis2 жыл бұрын
I still can’t do quad stretch. My bridge stops at shoulder bridge because for whatever reason, I can’t push up into head bridge or to clear my head off the floor (even with yoga blocks under hands) when my hands are near my ears. My wrists and arms feel weak and I feel afraid. I will try this progression to see if I can push thru my hesitation or fear.
@ryanchurst2 жыл бұрын
The bridge is tough and we will all have different sticking points. Just please remember to go easy with it and give yourself time. :)
@haroldquesnel8275 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan! Should we do 1 or 2 of the progressions for a few weeks, then move on to the next ones, or do them in a single workout, as a sequence? Thanks!
@gmbfit Жыл бұрын
When you're ready. If you can already do the later progressions (e.g., if it were feasible for you to do them in the same session starting out), you wouldn't need this.
@robweinberg9396 Жыл бұрын
another great video. do you ever use blocks for leverage/support/ mechanical advantage for those with decreased shoulder/thoracic/wrist range of motion/strength? great progressions and movements in their own
@gmbfit Жыл бұрын
You can, but if you're lacking range of motion, the bridge is one of least efficient ways to address that. Check our specific videos on those areas and use better exercises for that purpose.
@robweinberg9396 Жыл бұрын
@@gmbfit agreed
@taekw4452 жыл бұрын
Hey Ryan I hope you can see and respond to this message, I just wanted to ask does doing steady state cardio (running,cycling,hiking) impact strength adaptations for planche gains?
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
Cardio won't slow your planche progress unless you do a ridiculous amount.
@diasdeinvierno80412 жыл бұрын
Great content. Thanks team
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MrDemodeamo Жыл бұрын
in your opinion, for a 33yr old yogi who has a mild osteoarthritis (very recently diagnosed ) in L4 5 facet joints ...would it be safe to do this flow without damaging the cartilage any further in the specific area?? (having considered all options like; warm ups, a gentle mobility & strengthening of the full spine & poses that requires to be done prior to a full back bend , even the anti- inflammatory diets etc.. also even after chiropathy and acupuncture treatments...)
@gmbfit Жыл бұрын
I 100% defer to the expertise of whoever diagnosed that and whatever recommendations they have after examining you in person.
@melchoraslez16892 жыл бұрын
2:19 "pushing the pelvis" forward is anterior pelvic tilt but she is in posterior pelvic tilt, or am I wrong ?
@ryanchurst2 жыл бұрын
When she’s sitting out of it, but when you go into the position it’ll change. Key point is to drive the hips forward with chest upward and do what you can.
@bearleeleagle71702 жыл бұрын
I´m suffering from a shoulder injury (extreme bursitis, supraspinatus tendon) at the moment and I have really bad mobility in my right shoulder. I´m doing Physio now and have to pause training quite some time but I want to regain my mobility in the future. Are the thoracic rotation and extension exercises recommendable for my rehab work? And last: would you recommend me to trying to achieve the full bridge? Or am I one of the persons you mentioned where you wouldn´t recommend it. Would really appreciate a short answer.
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
If you're doing rehab, ask your PT for thoracic exercises too. I don't know what's appropriate for you. I can't say whether I'd recommend you try to do a full bridge. You have an injury and are getting medical advice from a rehab specialist, no? That person's opinions is 1000x more useful than mine.
@bearleeleagle71702 жыл бұрын
@@gmbfit Thank you very much for your quick and honest reply. I'm sorry, I was not asking for medical advice. I am very aware of the problems content creators can get, when they're giving away medical advice and some viewers hurt themselves. I guess my questions were rather misleading (shame on me for not being a native english speaker;)) Anyway, I think I will give them a try and do them together with the ones from my Physio. Apart from that, I wanted to thank you for the awesome content on this channel. Much appreciated!
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
Right on - one of our cofounders is a physical therapist, so one things we're bullish on is working with the people who know your situation and trusting them.
@Ze_Ninguem2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan. Is it possible for an adult in his 50s who has never done the full splits to be able to do it?
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@Ze_Ninguem2 жыл бұрын
@@gmbfit Thank you.
@j-sm45542 жыл бұрын
Everything's possible with dedication, consistency and gradual incrementations :)
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
☝️ pretty much always true :)
@selma-y9b10 ай бұрын
Hi! I’ve just tried doing a full bridge, but I can only do like 1 sec before I break down and collapse. My legs are shaking (some cramps in the hamstring) and it feels like my spine and shoulders are just too stiff and weak. I feel like I should first do some strength excersises before going back to the bridge? Or, can you do the bridge by just following the steps in the video? Or, put in another way, is there any point in building strength in any specific muscles to help the bridge?
@gmbfit10 ай бұрын
The video and link in the description spell out exactly what we recommend.
@mezianenassim17704 ай бұрын
how many days a week should I do that to see result and achieve full bridge?
@gmbfit4 ай бұрын
Check the link in the description for all the different info you need to work it into your training.
@Jezebel06610 ай бұрын
I have boxers shoulders & do bridges w a pillow under my head bc my shoulder mobility so bad. Plz help. My rotator cuffs are fine. It’s dif so most stretches do nothing
@gmbfit10 ай бұрын
Check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZicZputZraAo7ssi=PKvQ8eABnMdD47Vv
@Frank020Ай бұрын
Hi, I don't have the strength to push from head to a full low bridge; It is only slightly up. I can do push ups, and pull ups no problem..lol. Thank you.
@gmbfitАй бұрын
Keep working. Get stronger. There's no mystery or magic to it. Time + Effort
@hehexd9212 Жыл бұрын
how often should one do these
@gmbfit Жыл бұрын
That depends on one's routine and goals and experience level.
@Leafie1 Жыл бұрын
I like this routine even though I never understood how to relax the glutes in bridge position, to me it seems impossible.
@gmbfit Жыл бұрын
Keep practicing
@Ayverie45 ай бұрын
I used to do this easily!! Having 3 babies has taken its toll 😂 I'm ready to reclaim some of my body's functionality!
@gmbfit5 ай бұрын
Hey congrats! You might be past this stage, but we did an article on perinatal training that could give you some ideas for how to get back into it: gmb.io/pregnancy/ Also feel free to email hi@GMB.io because our coaches have helped a lot of women post childbirth :)
@northlondonkyokushin-karat96592 жыл бұрын
🙏❤️
@garybrown97192 жыл бұрын
Great tips My hands are so tight doing the bridge is not fun
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
We have some good videos on wrist/hand strength and mobility. Get at it!
@virtualsocialretreat8234 Жыл бұрын
cant do it atm, not even with elevated feet. i fear i may have done too much pushing and not enough pulling. edited to make it clear im on it lmao
@gmbfit Жыл бұрын
You have to spend time working up to it. You're not gonna just do it on your first try. And no, you're not permanently damaged from doing pushing exercises. If you need to do more pulling, just start doing that now.
@virtualsocialretreat8234 Жыл бұрын
@@gmbfit bro ive been on it. i suppose i shouldve mentioned it, im not in dire need on encouragement really, i enjoy the process and im not afraid im permanently damaged or whatever lmao. its just strength imbalances. i have a weak back and that will change 🤷
@Papepipucho Жыл бұрын
I weigh 350 and can do a low bridge again. I used to do these when I was younger on my head, how far I have fallen lmfao
@gmbfit Жыл бұрын
Good work getting back at it 👍
@Shadmock-qs7zt2 жыл бұрын
Sir, I'm 52 years old. Around what age does "Old Man Strength" kick in? Also, is it just a myth?
@alnoove90642 жыл бұрын
Haha- I'm 12 years your senior and I can assure that age is only a number :)
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
It kicks in when you've done a few lifetimes of physical labor. If you're sitting around waiting for it, you're gonna get "old man who can't walk without help" instead.
@alnoove90642 жыл бұрын
@@gmbfit Just to emphasize your point- in my 20s I was fairly fit I would say, as I played footie 4 times a week, squash, once or twice a week, and I also dabbled in martial arts. These days, I may not have the speed of those days, but I can do many things that I wouldn't have dreamed of doing those days. Our body is a truly magnificent piece of engineering- we just need to tell it what we want from it and look for progress not in terms of days and weeks, but more like months- a couple of months is perhaps a good expectation. Cheers and many thanks for your content.
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
@@alnoove9064 Amen, it's really amazing what we can do when we give ourselves the time to develop.
@jenniemenchaca28264 ай бұрын
Omg I used to be able to do this all the time when I was younger and now I can’t 😭
@gmbfit4 ай бұрын
ok... then the question is: are you satisfied with that?
@Adi_Bossanac2 жыл бұрын
word
@blindmattybongwater87032 жыл бұрын
The type of quad stretch shown in the video gives me shin splints.
@gmbfit2 жыл бұрын
Do a different one, or be gentle and gradual and learn to tolerate it without the pain over some time.
@blindmattybongwater87032 жыл бұрын
@@gmbfit I did it over time years ago and acquired shin splints so I stopped doing the stretch and the affliction went awat. Recently I revisted the stretch and the shin splints came back.so I'm not doing them again. I have several quad stretches that I do but obvioslsly I have some tightness in my shins?
@sarahshulman2086 Жыл бұрын
I used to be able to do a bridge
@gmbfit Жыл бұрын
ok
@joelwallenius28772 жыл бұрын
Man, there's so much you can't do when big toes don't flex properly. I hate it. Truly. QQ
@BrookeLester2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this, as I have one big toe (ball of foot) that was injured and will not flex back. It is dispiriting. I keep working around it and doing what I can, while striving to keep the bit of flex I have. Some things will always be out of my reach, but just because I try, I do great things that most able-bodied people will never even attempt!
@joelwallenius28772 жыл бұрын
@@BrookeLester Kudos for your positivity. We can't do: Pushups on toes Camel pose Lunges Calf raises with full ROM Horisontal frog jumps Split squats ... most likely a whole lot more. Ridiculous. I'm not sure how else to put it. Ridiculous! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
@Sharetheroad333310 ай бұрын
On the rotation what?? You’re talking about the arm being straight but hers is bent but you can leave it straight…..whu?
@gmbfit10 ай бұрын
Do what you can do in the manner that's good for you. If you can keep it straight go for it.