If You Can Hold a Bridge This Long After 55, Your Core Strength Is Stronger Than 90% of Peers

If you’re looking for a powerful exercise that fires up your lower body, consider adding the bridge to your workouts. Strong glutes and thighs are essential for performing daily tasks like walking and climbing stairs. But that’s not all this simple bodyweight exercise can do. The bridge can improve posture, activate the core, and help open up the hips. It’s an excellent move to prioritize if your job requires you to sit at a desk all day.

Whether or not you already include the bridge in your fitness routine, it’s a great way to test your core strength. We spoke with Nico Gonzalez, Balanced Body Educator and Global Movement Trainer & Educator, certified through ...