You're Doing the Bridge WRONG! Here's How to Fix It
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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals how 90% of people get the bridge exercise WRONG and how to do ir properly instead!
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Wow, ive worked with many good personal trainers over years, but not a single one has explained this movement so well. Thanks a bunch!
@jondowling720
3 ай бұрын
Wow. As a Personal Trainer that’s a shame that the experiences you’ve had in the past,they couldn’t explain how to perform a basic exercise correctly
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
I'm sorry you've not had great experiences with your personal trainers before, I'm pleased I was able to offer a more in depth explanation for you!
@crisalis
Ай бұрын
I’m sorry you’ve experienced that, as far as I know evert pilates instructor I’ve encountered explained every exercise they taught me from posture, control, breathing, centering and flow.
I REALLY WISH YOU WERE MY PHYSIO THERAPIST! YOU EXPLAIN EVERYTHING SO WELL!
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! So pleased I'm able to reach people through KZread even though I cannot see everyone in person!
@almaarri3
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your great explanation but I find it’s not complete. I wish you had explained also how the neck should be activated.. In the demonstration I see you are using a pillow, why? The position of the head is very important in this exercise
@martinoffl
18 күн бұрын
@@HT-Physio HI sir I have postural imbalance ❤❤ Means I have posterior pelvic tilt while correcting it my body turns into anterior pelvic tilt So will u please tell what excercises i need to do
Perfect tutorial. I always get hamstring cramps doing this, my physio says it is the best exercise for my knee and back but has she never told me to do it this way. Thank you.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
So pleased I could offer a helpful demonstration to support you!
@irenewhalen1055
3 ай бұрын
Me,too. I'll tell some special workers and therapy and Phyiotherapy about your perfect teachings. THANKS SO MUCH. I'll do soon😊
Absolutely brilliant! So lovely to have someone for us more 'mature' clients!😊
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Always happy to help!
Wow! I want to send this video to my PT place!! I have gone there on and off for things for 15 years and they always want me to do these and have NEVER taught me how to i now realize I was doing them wrong in every way!! You are the best!!!! Own it!!! ❤
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear they haven't taken the time to demonstrate the exercise properly, that's the reason injuries occur! I hope my demonstration can offer some guidance
Thank you, Mr Harlow, for your specificity in isolating the parts for executing the bridge; you have the gift of the gap as they say, to make it so clear !
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm pleased I could offer a helpful explanation
Another very clear and informative demonstration - thanks Will 👍🏻
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
You're more than welcome!
So age is not a factor after all. And such a young physio therapist....and very pleasing to the eyes too! Thank you.
I'm not over 50. I'm a 28 year old mum of 3 and this was very helpful. I'm very flexible and this often leads to me having incorect posture as I really need to rebuild my strength again. Thank you.
Your videos are so clear and easy to understand.
I have never seen such a good description/explanation of this exercise. Thank You !!
I have done these mistakes for years. Thanks for the good information.
You deliver the clearest and most effective instructions for exercise of any video I have seen. Thank you!
Wow..thank you for this info. You are the first therapist I have watched that explained the positioning.
This is one of the exercises prescribed for me because of bursitis in my left hip and arthritis in my left knee! Fortunately, my therapist gave me a printout illustrating and instructing how to do the exercises! Illustration is SO helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for this guidance on Bridge technique. It was so clear & helpful, Will. I really appreciate your videos.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Very pleased to help - I'm glad my videos can offer some support!
Thank you so much for explaining that move. I have back and hamstring cramps… now I am going to take my time and be more mindful of how I am doing the move. Thank you!!
Excellent demonstration Will Thanks so much!!!
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
More than happy to help!
Best explanation so far of the best exercise I've made, thank you
Excellent! I have been experiencing cramping in my hamstrings while doing my bridge exercises. Over the years, I’ve gotten tips to help do the bridge better. The pelvic tilt to flatten the back was one. In a group gym class, there’s not enough time to thoroughly work on one exercise. Your video was great because it discussed the right way to do this valuable exercise. Thank you.❤
Thank you, I really appreciate you showing us the correct way to bridge. I have changed many of my moves since watching you. My husband has noticed how much taller I look walking and with a purpose, not just shuffling along. I've been working on keeping my head straight as possible as I work. I don't want to look old!!! Thank you for that.
Excellent advice and description, thank you!
Very good explanation. Thanks
Very well explained. Thank you.
WOW, very helpful and explains why my back is hurting after the exercise. Thanks so much.
Many thanks. I now own a titanium left hip and have been doing lots of bridges since last summer (here in Rome). In fact, cramps were a problem, so I think your advice will be helpful.
I like your explanation and demonstration of what is the better way to do the glute bridge. It makes a lot of sense. I will try and do the five aspects that you explain and demonstrate.
Thank you for the very detailed explanation. God bless.
Thanks for the excellent explanation and tips.
Excellent explanation!
Excellent demostration. Thank you very much.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
Oh .Thank you so much! I have been doing it wrong all this time! Now I can correct myself. Thanks again! ❤😊
I’m glad to know my personal trainer had me do the bridge using all these steps. This was a good review.
I had a young PT who only instructed my exercise with a printer. 😮 Talked me thru the exercise, get a printout with pictures and written instructions. Wasn't alerted to how/what could go wrong. You are so right..90% of us get it wrong ending with cramps and stiffness, then not going thru it at all. Another great explanation of yours, Will. Ever so grateful!
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
I'm sorry your PT didn't take the time to go through the exercise thoroughly - I'm pleased I have been able to offer a more comprehensive explanation!
Thanks for showing how the right way. I’ve been doing that exercise for two months now. Two of 5, I was doing it wrong. I’ve been dealing with spinal stenosis, four years.
Yes. Very good instruction. Thank you. I learned something today.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
That's great to hear!
Wow. That was an awesome guide to doing the bridge right. Thank you.
Excellent recommendation on how to fine-tune an exercise I do quite often! Many THANKS!
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
That's great to hear - it's always helpful to have an extra source of guidance to make sure we're doing things safely!
thank you!
Thank you and very helpful. Form is everything for the right results and no injury.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
Thank you I love your teaching, I have a back pain, I'm very lucky to watch every kind of teaching ❤👍
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about your back pain - I hope my videos can offer some relief!
So helpful like all your videos to explain proper form! I have had loads of PT’s advice & none have taken the time to show me the proper movement more than just explaining the movement without key points like these! Thank you.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
I'm sorry your previous PTs haven't taken the time to demonstrate the moves clearly - I hope my video can offer some guidance!
Simply brilliant
Brilliant, informative video as always.
FANTASTIC explanation! Thank you!
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
Great teaching!
Thanks Will have been doing bridge incorrectly for years following advice of some yoga teachers which has irritated my lower back.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear you've suffered from this move before! I hope this demonstration can offer some guidance
😊Tank you for the tip
Very good explanation, thank you!
@HT-Physio
Ай бұрын
Happy to help :)
Great video. Thanks
Great. Simple advice, clearly delivered -- and spot on about my back pain. Strangely my back is too flexible and so I feel encouraged to extend upwards when doing the bridge, with the result that my lower back is not so much painful as it is stiffening. Good advice. Thanks.
Brilliantly done, thanks so very much!
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
Thank you for this! Bridges were recommended for me but I Was doing it wrong. Thus having more pain later, so I stopped doing them. Now I can try it again. Great explanation.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear you've suffered from this move before! I hope this demonstration can offer some guidance!
Love the green lamp, a classic!
You are really great in explaining and demonstrating everything!! For sure I can improve on this! Thanks
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Thank You Bro ❤
Really excellent advice, just tried this and the difference is felt immediately. Thank you.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
That's great to hear - so pleased I could offer some guidance!
Thanks for another superb demonstration of a useful core exercise. I'll add this to my routine of prone and side planks.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Keep up the great work!
Yes, I was doing every mistake mentioned! Thanks a lot for a most helpful vid Will.
@HT-Physio
Ай бұрын
So pleased my video was able to offer guidance on how to get the most out of this move!
Thanks for the clear demonstration. Cheers 😀.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
Thank you so much . I stopped doing these because of the after effects of low back pain. I'll try again, focusing on doing it right.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear you've suffered from this move before! I hope this demonstration can offer some guidance!
Wow, you're good. I tried it once carefully after watching & felt a bit of pain after. Don't want to risk it again. Had a neck, back & nerve injury after turning 50 some months ago & hope to get more feeling back in my feet. Popular vid.
Thankyou - excellent instructions for this exercise !!!
@HT-Physio
Ай бұрын
So pleased my video could help!
Great demo and explanation. Stott Pilates instructors will know this too and will cue accordingly. Thank you for spreading the word.
@HT-Physio
Ай бұрын
Very happy to help :)
Helpful-thx!👍
Thank you for your explanation.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
Very clear, I can't wait to add this to my routine ❤
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Wishing you all the best :)
Just wonderful explanation! Tq
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
Thank you so much for this video. The information is so valuable, clear, and precise. In addition, I'm looking forward to read your book which I have just got from Amazon. Thank you again, and again, and again!
Excellent video Will! Love the informative and encouraging tutorial. Keep up the great work!!
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Thankyou you so much Will. I have just discovered your videos and you have addressed many issues I have been struggling with. I an learning a lot and it has got me back to exercising again. So thanks heaps from New Zealand.
Excellent video, very clear, concise information. How do you feel about putting an exercise band/loop around the thighs during the exercise?
Such a detailed video with such astute suggestions and cautions. Many many thanks for your training videos. One question - should we use a soft pillow or best to avoid using any pillow at all.
I wondered why my back always hurt after I did the bridge! Thanks for straightening me out on this move. You're the best.
@HT-Physio
Ай бұрын
So pleased my video was able to offer some guidance on how to get the most out of this move!
Very useful indeed. Thank you
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
Many thanks for your information. I also did the wrong bridge . love from India Assam
Thanks Will. Always great advice & instruction. I love the way you explain maintaining correct technique. I often re: check your videos that I am doing correct technique with my exercises. Thanks you so much. 🙏🏼 From Silverdale Australia…
Thanks for the bridge correction.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
Thanks for this and your clear explanation. I was prescribed this exercise 2 weeks ago by my physio for sciatica (which came on with flu last November) but I'm still struggling to move my back off the mattress at all because of the intense pain whenever I try this movement. I've been hoping it just needed practice so I've been persevering for 2 weeks, but I'm at the point of wondering if it's doing more harm than good as it always brings on pain. I'm 70 and I took note of the 4 exercises suggested in your video 'Sciatica in Seniors'. Unfortunately it's 4 weeks to my next physio appointment and I may not be able to reach her by phone. So I'd be very grateful for your advice.
Thank you. I cramp and I go too far up. I'll be trying all your techniques.
I was barely able to do the bridge due to immediate cramps in my hamstrings. Changing the angle of my knees is making all the difference. The reminder to pay attention to flatten the back was also usefull. Now, I like in stead of hate this excercise. My body will love this change of heart.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
That's great to hear you noticed such an immediate improvement!
Thanks for one more excellent video Will. Your instructions are always precise and clear to understand. Wish all the physiotherapist had that knack of explaining things. Stay blessed❤
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words - it's taken plenty of time to get here but I'm pleased I'm able to share my work with so many others!
That's i really helpfull dr thanks
@HT-Physio
Ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
Excellent yet again. As you said this is a common form of exercise but it was good to see you demonstrate it. I shall be mindful of my technique the next class I do this in. Thank you 😊
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Keep up the great work, it's always good to have confirmation that you're performing a move safely!
The past 3 physical therapists I have worked with have not explained the finer but simple pointers to executing this move correctly. Thanks again Will.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Happy I can be of help to offer a more comprehensive explanation!
thanks a lot
Thanks so much for this brilliant video. Super useful. So clear and informative. 👍😊
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
So pleased I could be of help!
Fantastic directions.😊😊😊
Great explanation❤
I thought I had a lower back problem but through your tuition I’ve come to see I have a chronic glute activation issue in tandem with a weak core. My mind is blown at how much relief I’m experiencing & therefore better functionality simply because my glute areas being switched on. Can you share any standing glute activation exercises that can be performed if I’m out and can’t go to the floor without raising eyebrows😊
Excellent thank you Will for giving me the reasons the bridge has not been effective for me and Why I had to stop to ease lower back pain
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear you've suffered from this move before! I hope this demonstration can offer some guidance
Excellent videos and I’ve bought your book. My knee is being helped to heal by your advice. Thank you
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for purchasing my book - I'm so pleased my work is able to offer you help in your healing journey!
@magdal01
Ай бұрын
@@HT-Physio Dear Will, I WILL buy - but in video form, please!!!! Pls, make a video after your book that we can purchase!
Thank you. Great info.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome
I am 70, 6 months after knee replacement. The fact that we are 50+ does not mean we are fragile like the wonderful Venetian glass. Your hamstrings are cramping? Be happy. The hamstrings are still there and alive, they are just to weak. This is not my call for the nordic hamstring curls competition but to exercise our hamstrings is as important as our glutes. Both contribute to lower or prevent knee pain and are underused from our sitting habits. Keep on the good work 👍🏼
@Julia29853
Ай бұрын
Yes but maybe do some other exercise for hamstrings, not this one. This one is to strengthen glutes
Great explanation, thank you. How many reps do you recommend? Is there benefit in holding the position longer?
Thank you Will!!!
Excellent way of explaining...God bless
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Pleased to be of help!
Thanks for this Will. Just about to have a hip replacement, so this is well timed.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Wishing you all the best and wishing you a speedy recovery!
Another piece of valuable information from you 👍👍, thank you so much 🙏🙏
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
More than happy to help!
Thanks 🙏🏻 Very useful. Easy simple details to understand and to implement in routines👍
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
So pleased you've found it useful!