Toned and Tight Tuesday: Bridge Lift with Leg Lift

Last Tuesday, I talked about how much I like compound exercises (and if you tried out last weeks exercise you probably know why!) So today I have another compound exercise that works your glutes, inner thighs, outer thighs...basically your complete lower half, and your core!

Bridge Lift with Leg Lift:

Start by laying on your back with your knees pulled in so your feet are flat on the floor.

Lift your hips up pushing them toward the ceiling as high as possible, tightening your glutes.

Lift one leg (in this case your left) about 3-4 inches off the ground...just a little lower than I have it here. (Lexi had to make her debut)

Bring your leg up until it is perpendicular with the ground or as high as possible, keeping your hips pushed high.

Drop your hips and touch your lower back to the ground, keeping your leg up and extended.

Push your hips back up to the ceiling with your leg extended.

Lower your leg back to the starting position.

That is one rep.

So essentially, you are pushing your hips up, raising your leg all the way, dropping your hips, pressing your hips back up, and lowering your leg. Continue this for at least 10 reps without letting your left leg touch the ground. Switch legs and repeat for at least 10 more reps.

You will immediately start to feel this one in your stabilizing leg. In the inner part of your thighs, outter part, your core, EVERYWHERE! This is a great, challenging move! It can seem kind of complicated but once you get the hang of it, it flows easily.

I know it can be kinda difficult to follow with just pictures so please don't hesitate to leave me a comment or e-mail me with any questions you may have. I would eventually like to do videos of the exercises but we have to start somewhere right. :) Thank you for your support!!

So try it and let me know how it goes! :)

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