Core Knowledge

Movements

Pillar Bridge - Rolling

Starting Position

  • A modified pushup position with your legs straight behind you and your feet together.
  • Bend your arms 90 degrees and place your forearms on the floor with your fists pointing to each side.

Procedure

  • Keeping your torso engaged, shift your weight to one side and push off with your forearms to rotate your body so you’re facing to the side.
  • Allow your feet to stack on top of each other and place your upper hand on your hip.
  • Pause, then reverse the movement back down and repeat in the other direction for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Coaching Keys

  • Contract your abs throughout the move to keep your body in a straight line from ankles to shoulders.

You Should Feel It

  • In your torso and shoulders.

Tags: Pillar strength, Stability, Abs, Torso

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