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Home Side Bridge

This test is part of the home fitness program, fitness you can do at home with minimal equipment.

Equipment Required: a thick phone book

Technique

1. Place a book on the ground, and rest your elbow on it. Your elbow should be directly below the shoulder.
2. Raise your hips up and make sure your body is straight.
3. Hold this position between 30sec to a minute.
4. Repeat on other side.

Key points to remember

• Maintain the body in a horizontal position at all times

Alternatives

• You can add a twist to this exercise. With the free hand, swing it from above the head to under the body, reaching as far back as you can. Repeat this 8-12 times.

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