Back Bridge Flexibility Transformation (Here's How)

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I've always struggled with the back bridge. In the beginning I was so tight and stiff, my back bridge flexibility was terrible. Over the course of the years I stretched and opened a lot and finally got to a solid back bridge transformation. At the end I give the best back bend stretches and exercises to help you on your journey.
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Where I've been for where you're going! This video is for anyone interested in revolutionizing their own back bridge or even just for beginners. Learn from my mistakes and successes. Here I list the best exercises to optimizing your bridge progress. I don't just list the exercises, but provide an overview on why I think each stretch is the best for the back bridge. Don't just take my word for it - try these out and see how they work for you!

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@donnachazanov4641
@donnachazanov4641 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video because a lot of people won't start because they think it will be impossible to do what you do. Great breakdown of your progress. Gives people hope and inspiration.
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see where the journey started right? Thanks Donna!
@kevinklawitter-ling2642
@kevinklawitter-ling2642 3 жыл бұрын
@@Strengthside how much time per week did you spend to progress on your bridge? Did you use any programming towards the goal?
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
@@kevinklawitter-ling2642 Yes! The routine at the end :)
@humanactivated1017
@humanactivated1017 2 жыл бұрын
@@Strengthside I dont get it the start was excellent , especially sticking leg up like a shumka dancer .
@dlee8361
@dlee8361 Жыл бұрын
​@@Strengthsidez 5:10 u 5:34 7d
@Sillyfuzzyfamily
@Sillyfuzzyfamily 2 ай бұрын
Your movement is beautiful! I was a gymnast but haven’t done bridges for 5 years. I’m 51 now. I have to start a zero now to get my spine flexibility back. But I’m ready. Thx for the great info!
@marycwhelan
@marycwhelan 3 жыл бұрын
Years spent working at a computer has made me stiff all around. The bridge is currently super difficult. Thanks for your tips on improving!
@nagchampa7195
@nagchampa7195 3 жыл бұрын
I just requested a standing desk at my job. They also make small stands you can take to work. Another thing I’ve done is make a portable pew to kneel on versus sitting and I alternate standing and kneeling. Hope this helped
@tomh9925
@tomh9925 3 жыл бұрын
Improving my bridge is actually one of the main movement goals i set for myself in 2022 so the timing couldn't be better. I want to improve my bridge for more movement possibilities and to improve my posture. I really appreciate your content and have been for a while, it's really inspiring to see your progress and process as you go along. Keep it up! PS: A collaboration with Gabo Saturno would be sweet!
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! The bridge is a really nice one to work towards because it represents full body flexibility :) Keep consistent and you'll make lovely progress
@Candolad
@Candolad 2 жыл бұрын
Me too. I only began calisthenics 3 months ago, but this video has inspired me to concentrate on achieving the bridge.
@sethjacobs5799
@sethjacobs5799 Жыл бұрын
Why? Never thought about that. To be radical. Thank you for opening me up to that thought!
@xyzct
@xyzct Жыл бұрын
It's a goal I just set for myself, too. (I'd also LOVE to learn how to wheelie on a bike!)
@SkanDasz
@SkanDasz Жыл бұрын
@@Strengthside So it only focuses on flexibility, does it focuses on arms, triceps or biceps?
@natasha6867
@natasha6867 3 жыл бұрын
10:50 is when he starts showing you the exercises to do
@shanindtheeed
@shanindtheeed 2 жыл бұрын
Thank u
@abhishekswaraj
@abhishekswaraj Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@traceylennon1204
@traceylennon1204 10 ай бұрын
THANK YOU
@toriwolf5978
@toriwolf5978 6 ай бұрын
Thank you❤
@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878
@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@roxanneroxanne7856
@roxanneroxanne7856 2 жыл бұрын
I am 55 and haven’t done a bridge since I was 13. I appreciate your transparency in sharing where you started. It gives me the hope I need to try and stick with the routine you have shared. Determined to get there.
@CT2507
@CT2507 Жыл бұрын
Wow... im also 55 and used to be so good at bridge from 10-13 just like you! :) Then i got into all kinds of sports and totaly forgot about it. Now i want to relearn it.
@danielmaina4942
@danielmaina4942 Жыл бұрын
Guys like you have made me start reclaiming my movement back! These are such fun movements!
@Lorax4good
@Lorax4good 3 жыл бұрын
As I am getting older, I am realizing how important it is to keep my body moving because now I have a lot of stiffness in my lower back and hips. I do forward stretching now but nothing to bend my body back. I want a healthy spine and muscles and joints that would allow me to do the bridge again. It has been almost 30 years since I have not done them and I want include it in my workouts again.
@zackbop9045
@zackbop9045 2 жыл бұрын
So I've been doing bridge work for like a month. This video showed me that I've been doing the right things. Great video
@cliveburks
@cliveburks 3 жыл бұрын
You’re first ones were pretty good imo! Obviously your bridge now is more open and higher. I will be aiming to first be able to do your first one. I am 62 and done yoga on and off since my 20’s but mainly into tennis now as well as yoga. I am planning to do lots of back bends as well as some of your exercises. I go for strong loose leaf tea rather than coffee !!! Thanks 🙏🏼
@Ermude10
@Ermude10 3 жыл бұрын
These types of videos are immensely helpful! Seeing the full progression, and hearing you talk about the issues and what you did to improve as well as hearing what didn't work in your journey is both inspiring and informative and easily applicable for everyone. Thank you!
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I think so too. I've gained a lot from seeing other people's bridge experience and learning a long the way :)
@indriadrayton1132
@indriadrayton1132 3 жыл бұрын
Yes a collab!!! I was great at bridge pushups in my youth and want to return to it.
@mihailkiryakov7529
@mihailkiryakov7529 3 жыл бұрын
please provide more detailed explanations about the times you've been injured and what caused it. this is very important information for people to prevent injury themselves. gret vid bro!
@lindacgrace2973
@lindacgrace2973 2 жыл бұрын
I injured my shoulder. Being able to do a "clean" back bridge will be proof positive that my shoulder is healed and fully functional again. Right now, I can NOT hold my arm up in plane with my body. With my back to the wall, I can lift my right arm, but my left stubbornly drifts forward, away from the wall. I'm making progress by millimeters - but at least I'm making progress! ;-) Thanks for some excellent content!
@brucehelppie6119
@brucehelppie6119 2 жыл бұрын
great breakdown, josh. i just started bridging one year ago, i'm 68 y/o and a one time powerlifter. talk about stiff...i use one of those big inflatable exercise balls under my back as a cheat and hold for about 30 seconds. i can now rise up from the floor unsupported, but it's lightyears away from what you're doing.
@fitness60plus52
@fitness60plus52 2 жыл бұрын
one of the best - if not the best - analyses about the bridge, with the plus of the story of its subjective evolution. great job, thx for sharing.
@usernametaken2tekken
@usernametaken2tekken 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic progression! This is exactly what I needed to see as I try to build shoulder and hip mobility.
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
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@teakindgren8377
@teakindgren8377 3 жыл бұрын
Just as stiff! Maybe even stiffer haha! I just started stretching though, so Im Still not that Good, but Im trying My best and improving!
@mauroterraneo6027
@mauroterraneo6027 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely we want a collab with Gabo 🤙🤙
@BADALEX1
@BADALEX1 3 жыл бұрын
Push and pull. Get someone to pull you up, easier in a martial arts context with a belt around your waist, and get people to push you down. Get in the bridge position with a belt around your waist, have people on either side pulling that up. Get in the bridge position, have people push down on your abdomen. Over time, have someone sit on you and hold the bridge position for a minute. There is a lot more to it than that, but those are two of things we did that lead up to the test of having someone sit on your for a minute while you're in bridge position. NOT for beginners and it does take time to build up to it.
@allenjones6737
@allenjones6737 3 жыл бұрын
@@BADALEX1 get my cowgirl friend to help!
@BADALEX1
@BADALEX1 3 жыл бұрын
@@allenjones6737 Not that kind of sitting.
@lewisgordon1490
@lewisgordon1490 11 ай бұрын
6:12 Bridge drop backs. Do them standing w/ ur back to a wall~3-4 ft away or raised platform (eg kitchen counter), this will give u something to reach for before going all the way to the ground. More distance will give you space to get to the ground, less will require more flexibility. 10:55 couch stretch: ideally u would work towards getting ur quad to touch the floor. A second skill that could help the bridge is the front splits (both sides), especially the back leg. Rotate ur hips forward as much as you can w/ a vertical, streight back. Eventually try to touch ur back foot to your head (which would require u to curve ur whole back) 15:00 don't allow much pressure on top of your head, ideally just touching the floor. Too much weight on ur head could cause neck problems.
@gitouttamycage9221
@gitouttamycage9221 2 жыл бұрын
I'm fifty now and watching my 80+ mother grow smaller. I just got down on the ground to try a bridge but couldn't get my head off the ground. 🤦‍♀️ At least now I know where I'm starting and I look forward to progressing in both strength AND flexibility 🙏🏻❤️
@richardsampson3153
@richardsampson3153 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Strength Side, been learning Capoeira for about a month now and loving it. Already I know how important the back bridge is for so many capoeira movements and flow so definitely working towards that. Thanks for your videos and advice. The way you explain everything is amazing.
@delsings
@delsings 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this breakdown! I'm trying so hard to get my spine "unglued" so this is a real goal of mine.
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
very nice goal to unglue the spine and open up the bridge :)
@mattandrew694
@mattandrew694 3 жыл бұрын
This video has definitely given me a goal with flexibility and range of motion. Im heading towards my 50's and think this is where it's at. Im currently a very tight deadlifter, so your early comments in this video has inspired a new goal. Thank you.
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! It's a well worth pursuit. I've been experimenting with doing the deadlift and bridge and seeing how those 2 can co-exist! haha
@Aliecha
@Aliecha 3 жыл бұрын
This is so cool and useful and instructive, loved it! So on the question at the end on how we ended up watching this video: I've been following strength side for a while. I'm trying to improve mobility, flexibility and strength each day after staying still (very sendentary) ever since I got injuries that seemed to painful to recover until I realized that recovery was a painful process but letting the injuries propagate was just so much more painful. I've Always heard bridges were incredibly hard specially for women who don't have naturally that much strength on upper body. And, after a long recovery journey, I was astonished to find out at a beginner yoga class that I could actually lift and sustain a very crooked bridge. Now here I am, ever searching ways to improve all th small things that lead to a better one. 🙂
@LuxMundiLR
@LuxMundiLR Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT content and very well explained!! 👌🙏👏👏👏👏👏
@susanmedwards06
@susanmedwards06 2 ай бұрын
I am a first-time viewer of your channel on Saturday, 7th December 2024. My granddaughter, who is eight, asked me for us to do a bridge and found that all that I could do was go up on my feet flat and tiptoes but could not go up fully extended on my arms, only on my head. So, watching this video has shown me how to perfect myself on the weak areas of my arms and shoulders. Yes, as I get older, I see why it is vital to keep our body moving. 💜🥰💕
@mollyowens4174
@mollyowens4174 9 ай бұрын
Not only is Josh the best coach I’ve ever come across, he also has the kindest heart and face
@bungalowlogic7676
@bungalowlogic7676 3 жыл бұрын
August 2020, I dig that happy dance you had there. Inspired to add to my moves in 2022 thanks to your content, pal
@carlosdlonga6507
@carlosdlonga6507 3 жыл бұрын
Man really thanks for the exercises and routines.. Ive been trying progressively because the injuries (bone fissures, hips, lower back, mounted nerves, scar tissue, torn and compressed muscles, etc) but ive seen some improvement despite of that, theyre really helpful, motivating and inspiring man. Greetings
@valentinotaskhiri7433
@valentinotaskhiri7433 2 жыл бұрын
Josh, my first comment after following you dir allmost 3years!! You are a hell of a Inspirationen and i am very happy to found your Channel 🥳🥳 Thanks
@stretch34318
@stretch34318 3 жыл бұрын
When I started yoga couple years ago I couldn't even lift my head off the ground attempting the bridge pose. I have a decent bridge now and I'm ok with slow progress. I've heard of so many injuries attempting this pose, mostly from people who are naturally very flexible, surprisingly. Anatasana is a good yin style shoulder opener for me, lay on your side with arm stretched straight beside your head and balance there and pull the bottom rib cage down and extend lower arm above your head.
@windsorfamilyparkour5443
@windsorfamilyparkour5443 Ай бұрын
What an awesome journey. Thank you for sharing. Gives me more motivation. I am happy for you and your achievements. Hard work pays off. I started being interested in the back bridge while watching my daughter do gymnastics in 2017. She could bridge and walk. I could not get my shoulders off the ground. I followed exercises that got me to that point but I didn't put much focus on spinal flexibility until this past year. 51 years old. Why not work more on my spinal flexibility. Watching this video at 1:30am is inspiring me.
@lorenal6137
@lorenal6137 Жыл бұрын
I use to be able to do a some what decent bridge but have lost it after many years of working behind a desk. Getting back into shape now and want to not only be able to do a perfect bridge but incorporate it in a kick ass flow. Loving your video. Keep them coming!!!!🥰
@alisonryckman7711
@alisonryckman7711 3 жыл бұрын
Yes to collaboration please. I watch Gabo too.I literally just tried a bridge in my yoga class last night which was completely pathetic. This has inspired me to keep at it! Thank you.
@markriley5931
@markriley5931 2 жыл бұрын
Want to improve my bridge to balance over training front of shoulders and chest. I’m 60 years old and can manage 5 very painful, stiff bridge pushups. Improving my bridge will improve yoga practice and my golf game. Would like to perform multiple hand stand push ups and walk on my hands. Subscribed to your channel. Will use your exercise progressions to take it slow. Should be fun. Thanks for your efforts and congrats on your fantastic progress.
@tracyzelinsky5854
@tracyzelinsky5854 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I started capoeira years ago and its taken years for me to overcome shoulder instability and im now able to make back bending a reg part of my training but its soooooo hard and sooooooo painful, but the tiny inciments of opening that happens is inspiring. Your vid really assisted me in how i can go about this journey on a deeper level and know im on the right track. You validated my knowing it can be done. 🙏🏼
@Strengthside
@Strengthside Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It really is a journey. Although for capoeira you can get away with more of a "low bridge" pushing the knees forward more which is really nice too and demands less spinal mobility :)
@guygerard79
@guygerard79 2 жыл бұрын
I look like you at the beginning of your bridge journey. This shows me whats possible. thank you!
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 2 жыл бұрын
u got it!
@4000angels
@4000angels 2 жыл бұрын
This was such an awesome video. I really appreciate your content and insights about bridging and everything. Many thanks. I hope to eventually be capable of bridge to bridges and splits, and ring work, etc. Your channel is a great help.
@threads_in_cahoots
@threads_in_cahoots Жыл бұрын
this is great! my back is messed up from deadlifting for years... switched over to calisthenics/pilates a year ago to save the bod 🙃… going to join your program - looks great!
@realanli
@realanli 2 жыл бұрын
I am fifty years old and is very interested in getting into a great bridge pose. I am at the stage of your early bridge in the video, you inspire me to improve my bridge pose. I will follow all the guidances in this video, and hope I can do a much better bridge at the end of the year and keep on improving years after.
@dudleydooright
@dudleydooright Жыл бұрын
Well.. did you make some progress? :)
@dylanmcconnell409
@dylanmcconnell409 2 жыл бұрын
Great content, Sir. I'm 6'7" and this is extremely helpful to me.
@lukeukpike
@lukeukpike Жыл бұрын
Hi I'm 6'3" and have been working on the back bridge for some time it's helped loads for my neck and upper back stiffness good luck 👍
@Vexarax
@Vexarax Жыл бұрын
I’m 5’2” and only replying to you guys because we’d probably look funny all doing the bridge together 😅
@friedchicken-fan8845
@friedchicken-fan8845 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this story and guidance. I'm very much at the beginning of my back flexibility journey. My reasons for not being able to neglect it anymore is because the further I advance in Pole the moves are becoming quite advanced. The language you use here is really good for clear understanding! It's also really helpful to hear the timescale, namely a couple of years because now I'm like, may as well be prepared for a journey, much like for the Splits. Thank you very much!!
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
ah yes! best of luck on the journey
@friedchicken-fan8845
@friedchicken-fan8845 3 жыл бұрын
@@Strengthside thanks! Also, yes, Gabo Saturno (spelling?!) collaboration would be amazing. I can't believe he attributes his crazy flexibility to just casually taking up yoga! Sometimes it feels like those flexibility goals are so far away! 😭
@Mdomogat
@Mdomogat Жыл бұрын
i was not so focused on the bridge in past years, but practised it from time to time. as i have quite a strength in my arms, i was always able to do a bridge push up and even a bridge hold, playing with putting more weight on my hands, and so on. What i find challenging though, is transfer to a bridge from a standing position or even from a low bridge. recently i learnt to go to a bridge from one arm crab and it was a great achievement for me, mostly thanks to your videos where you do this position a lot! so i decided i am gonna focus more to this kind of movement cause i want to do more of those bridge flows and also learn to go to the bridge from standing position, or do a back flip from bridge to handstand as you showed. thanks for all your videos, i am your big fan and you are my biggest inspiration on my journey to improve my training and also bring a bit different movement in my and my clients lifes!
@unnameduserr
@unnameduserr 3 жыл бұрын
Never really tried this ever in my life but had to give it a go now after seeing this. Managed to push out and get my arms behind my head and felt pumped for making it...especially since I broke my collarbone badly 1,5 years back (plate put in & taken out after 3 months) where the doctor said it would take 1 year to get most of my mobility back, and most never fully do. Thanks for the inspiration!
@prunelover
@prunelover Жыл бұрын
This is amazing, thank you so much. I have been struggling with this particular move for years and it is a struggle finding a tutorial on this that isn’t from an advanced yoga practitioner. Thank you.
@LuKe-jt9eg
@LuKe-jt9eg 3 жыл бұрын
And yeah for sure I'd like to see a collab between you and saturno movement! You guys are one of my favourite channels to search for movements to implement in my practice!
@JohnColflesh-r5l
@JohnColflesh-r5l Жыл бұрын
Great video on bridging. Beautifully done and I believe helpful advice. I'm almost 78 yrs. old; just a few years ago I could do a (sloppy) bridge but not now. I want to do it again with much smother movement. Thanks for the video and advice.
@Jim-uj3ty
@Jim-uj3ty 2 жыл бұрын
I realize now that from years of bad posture and playing the guitar (my profession) that pain in my upper middle of the back thoracic area was due to lack of strength in this area. Your videos have really helped me to begin to see weak areas in my body. Thank you for that. I think that developing a good bridge will help me.
@kasiam.180
@kasiam.180 Жыл бұрын
Думаю, что с проблематичным позвоночником грудного отдело это противопоказано. Вам сначала надо растягивать передние мышцы, потом укреплять задние, вставить все позвонк и потом понемногу начать растяжки. Ведущий в очень хорошей физической форме. Позвоночник это всегда опасно. Я бы не рекомендовала движения людям без тренировок и без наблюдения тренера.
@Hustrulill
@Hustrulill Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this hugely inspirational video. I have tried working on bridge before, always being discouraged and giving up. Tried the head supported bridge and, after multiple attempts found it not to be an unbearable position and also was able to do a few micro push-ups, which felt totally impossible at first. I will start this journey again.
@antaryatrabyatmasmaranyoga6316
@antaryatrabyatmasmaranyoga6316 2 жыл бұрын
great help my friend ...you really nail it for men like us who started at early age with bodybuilding and got crazy stiffness, after years of browsing around atlast found some one who knows it
@considerthis768
@considerthis768 2 жыл бұрын
I used to train capoeira and always had trouble with the bridge. I will definitely try these tips. Thank you.
@leehelppie4544
@leehelppie4544 3 жыл бұрын
i'm 10x stiffer than you were in 2017, and i powerlifted in my teens and 20s. i'm 67 now, and never had any flexibility. i've been doing some of the convict conditioning progressions. a real bridge feels very far away...great tutorial, josh...and, yes...do a tutorial with gabo
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
I hear you! Keep consistent and you'll make progress. thanks for the support
@leehelppie4544
@leehelppie4544 3 жыл бұрын
@@Strengthside you really opened my eyes to what somebody can accomplish through back bridge mastery...
@g-manc.1899
@g-manc.1899 3 жыл бұрын
This helps me a lot, I am where you were at probly on day zero, raising one leg at a time in a bad bridge. But thanks for a clear explanation on what I can do to improve, believe it or not I've already came a LONG ways from where I was, you have helped me a ton⭐
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
It can be such a journey, especially for us stiffer men out there :). Wishing you the best in your back bridge journey!
@Kormac80
@Kormac80 Жыл бұрын
You’re good at this. I’ve shared your vids w friends looking for new workouts. Keep it up. Valuable contribution.
@kevink7169
@kevink7169 2 жыл бұрын
Loved watching this! Definitely a bit behind you on my bridge journey, but been training low bridge rotations and power pulls to actively get my hips forward
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 2 жыл бұрын
Some good variations! The journey is a fun one
@Papepipucho
@Papepipucho Жыл бұрын
Been lifting since feb, I weigh 355 pounds and I noticed I could do a bridge again. I was so happy I unlocked this movement again because I feel like it can really improve flexibility everywhere once you get it
@KenFernbach
@KenFernbach 2 жыл бұрын
Yo! Many thanks for thoughtful description and instructions- maybe someday I will get this one ,there is hope!🧘🏼🙏
@panagiotisatzanos3080
@panagiotisatzanos3080 Жыл бұрын
Flawless!! I'm fighting it too and I think time will tell! Thank you very much for encouraging us to continue the effort. I would like you to please tell me what brand is the t-shirt you wore because I liked the logo with a planet! Keep on🙏🤸‍♀
@Floorguy1000
@Floorguy1000 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video ! Yes, Saturno is a great movement channel. For me, I'm trying to do two things: health/posture...and for dance/movement,making my b-boy 6-step more fluid and controlled.
@ayfisher8943
@ayfisher8943 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video and I’m going to start doing these stretches. Could you please at some point do a video on what your diet is and your experience with what foods helped you build lean muscle. Much appreciated! 😊
@anthonymichael77
@anthonymichael77 3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a collab with you guys together. Also interested in bridge rotation entry as suggested early in vid. Working on bridge a few months now still quite a ways off and breathing in the position still quite challenging. Thanks for all the great content been watching a few years now and since i run a studio I refer many people to your content. Much love and respect your way guys keep motivating and inspiring!🙏🏻💪🏻❤️
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support! Keep training the bridge it gets easier and easier !
@stage7
@stage7 2 жыл бұрын
@strength Side I LLLLOOOOOVVVVEEEE THIS! And I'm so grateful for finding this! Thank you SOOOOO MUCH! And IF I am speaking to the deliverer of this message, I need you to knoe, I sooooooo resonate with the spirit of you, and So Relate to YOU, and am drawn to respect and listen. I FEEL you and KNOW that you are radiating yourSELF from your heart for helping PEOPLE..... and I recognize that, and LOVE that! THANKS for 'BEING YOU'..... I have subscribed! God BLess and wish you all the BEST! I am grateful for having encountered you, and this! Much Love and Respect. C. J.
@cirkuscederstrom
@cirkuscederstrom 3 жыл бұрын
Where you were 2016 is where I am now. Don't undermine your self. We all start somewhere. Thankful that you created this, will help my learning path 🙏🏻
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
That's right we all start off somewhere! It's all about the joruney
@melissaknive3494
@melissaknive3494 Жыл бұрын
I'm mostly focusing on squats now and opening up my top half before I focus much on the bridge, but I'm at the end of my fourth year of having an autoimmune condition (Sarcoidosis, Lofgren's syndrome) and my body was a wreck... Now I'm making daily progress with you in my collection of fitness pods along with @MadFit & @MindPump
@agufana
@agufana 2 жыл бұрын
This video is amazingly well put together. Thankyou so much for sharing!
@IvonneC_Health-N-Fitness
@IvonneC_Health-N-Fitness 3 жыл бұрын
That's a sí and a yes for a Strength Side / Saturno collab please. Great video, thanks Josh
@fuzzycounsellor9147
@fuzzycounsellor9147 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, this is what I was looking for, as for breaking down how to start doing a bridge. I kinda had an idea what must be involved, but you confirmed that most of what I was thinking was correct. But also you have many other tips and movements to use to progress towards just even getting near into position that I hadn't thought of. This is a very hard one from a beginner's point of view. But hey what thing worth doing is ever easy? Thanks for making this video. 😊
@dimitrikanth4412
@dimitrikanth4412 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Did some bridge holds with elevated feet today and it was great! I was really able to work the strength in that mobility range and open up. One of the best upper body movement for performance, posture and mobility work for me ATM!
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man! Yeah I think the bridge is a great one to maintain full body mobility. Keep it up bro
@duartepereira3377
@duartepereira3377 Жыл бұрын
pretty good video, man. This is the stuff, right here _ putting one’s mind & body into it.. and looking at it as a journey .. as a process. Thanks for documenting your own, and then sharing it. cheers from Portugal
@hiely2
@hiely2 3 жыл бұрын
Would be an interesting collab, i follow both of you for the the last 2 years
@quaord3738
@quaord3738 2 жыл бұрын
your expression of happiness is fabulous
@alexkin
@alexkin Жыл бұрын
I am looking for goals that will improve the quality and longevity of my life, especially after having focused building/power lifting type training. I really screwed up my body. I'm still working getting my palms on the ground by my head while laying. Im excited for the journey.
@DaveO69
@DaveO69 3 жыл бұрын
Super impressive! If we were still teenagers, we could progress in just a few weeks. But thank you for giving us a demo that flexibility like that is possible as long as you stay with it! And honestly, even your beginner back bridge was not bad at all!😊🦀
@marktaylor1255
@marktaylor1255 10 ай бұрын
The circle is a core exercise in wrestling Gymnastics and wrestling or judo should be part of the national curriculum for all schools or you guys should be ambassador's as your channel is really inspiring This channel is amazing
@damnyankee3558
@damnyankee3558 Жыл бұрын
Great vid had a really good bridge doing capoeara when I was 25. years of jujitsu and kickboxing has made it hard but this vid is really helpful for getting it back at 34
@alecbenjamin8301
@alecbenjamin8301 8 ай бұрын
Awesome tutorial much appreciated thanks.
@jeremiaskorach
@jeremiaskorach 2 жыл бұрын
This video is amazing! Thank you for the content. Very inspirational to see how you improved slowly over the years!
@Jblo327
@Jblo327 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I really enjoy watching the flow movement you do, it’s elegant and impressive because it’s obvious how much you e put into it. I’m just starting this journey because after years, decades really of chronic back and hip pain I’m ready to start an entirely new strength and flexibility journey. I’ve always loved working out and improving my body, but in reality it’s just mostly aesthetics and strength in very limited movements though I’ve always been great at handstand push ups since I was a teenager, but that’s about it. I love your movement and your philosophy of it and life in general from the videos I’ve watched the last few days. As soon as I can move again(major back spasms atm) I will be heading in your direction of fitness and flexibility. I’m 47 but if I can fix my back with this new training, I will be setting big goals!!! Thank you!!!
@analiavera7975
@analiavera7975 3 жыл бұрын
Super complete video. Ok, ok...I never thought I could do this...so now I have to try!!
@shadesonsurfer
@shadesonsurfer Жыл бұрын
The back bridge is making my back feel so much less tight and wonky and I think it’s translating to smoother execution in a lot of my other exercises. Hard for me to fully extend my arms at this point, so really appreciate these tips
@madmanww
@madmanww 3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, thanks for sharing your journey! A colab with SaturnoMovement would be amazing, can't wait to see it.
@Strengthside
@Strengthside 3 жыл бұрын
It's in the plans for 2022
@neftalylopez2142
@neftalylopez2142 3 жыл бұрын
Josh yout t shirt si sick 🙌🏽🪐🪐🤸🏽‍♂️ thanks for your knowloges and wiser !! 🙏🏾
@dr.lakshmisruthi3392
@dr.lakshmisruthi3392 10 ай бұрын
Recording of this unexpected moments of success feels so amazing. Nice work! Inspiring. By the way, is that saturno movement's symbol on your shirt?!😊
@TheCelestialhealer
@TheCelestialhealer Жыл бұрын
Love your journey, thank you for sharing…❤❤
@sebastianstephenson3812
@sebastianstephenson3812 2 жыл бұрын
Great way to introduce this. Amazing videos, I join end of 2021 start of 2022 has amazing benefits and personal growth possibilities, now to maintain and refrain from doing less and not moving more. Eat less move more policy!!! (eat less junk, move more positively). Absolutely great channel!!!!
@travisbrown2190
@travisbrown2190 2 жыл бұрын
Love it; let the journey begin!
@TangosAires
@TangosAires 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 4 shearing !
@JamesKostohryz
@JamesKostohryz Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Inspired me to gradually work on this.
@johnko2455
@johnko2455 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir! A very useful, helpful video!
@AK-ef4cz
@AK-ef4cz 3 жыл бұрын
I do chakrasana- twisting wheel/twisting bridge pose almost in my every yoga session. I hear you man and I can understand where you coming from
@hUgO6191
@hUgO6191 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Was looking for exactly this. I wanted to learn the walkover but all the tutorials were of girls and I was wondering if it was possible for guys to actually do it. The flow that you showed using it is perfect, I'll start working towards it!
@BasicBas
@BasicBas Жыл бұрын
Ive built up the bridge to where i can reliably get my head of the floor, but man my back and hips are stiff. First realized this when i couldnt open up my upper back enough for handstands. These tips will help me but i have long ways to go it seems. Thanks for the video!
@djrisks
@djrisks 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I want to learn it for more flexibility, and also do a back handspring. Also to suplex a tire 😁
@garryacuesta9901
@garryacuesta9901 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration!
@HeroicCoachDan
@HeroicCoachDan 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have a goal to achieve a comfortable full bridge. I do have a right separated shoulder at the AC joint so don't know what is going to happen. I would like this as I progress through Strengthside to the Primal Athlete. The next 6 months is dedicated to Guided and then on to Move Strong Now. Awesome...see you on the FB page
@Capo51
@Capo51 3 жыл бұрын
Very enlightnening story✌️
@profie24
@profie24 6 ай бұрын
11:20 For opening the hip flexors another good exercise is Supta Virasana. 14:15 I like to start with a high plank position, move into a twist and end in a one-arm bridge.
@palomalorenzo8035
@palomalorenzo8035 3 жыл бұрын
Would be awsome if you could show us more on low bridge and bridge rotations!
@pete6891
@pete6891 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for reminding me how tragic my shoulder mobility is! Ill be working on it.
@ShaynaReneeStyle
@ShaynaReneeStyle 2 жыл бұрын
great video. very informative and it gives hopes to those with a stiff back. I can do a bridge but I could get my back opened more for other things. great work and break down
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