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By Marguerite Ogle, About.com Guide to Pilates

Exercise of the Week: Shoulder Bridge

Wednesday December 3, 2008
shoulder bridge Your core and hamstrings are going to get some good strength training with shoulder bridge. Shoulder bridge is an advanced Pilates exercise. Fortunately, however, one can develop the core strength and alignment needed for doing shoulder bridge by taking the exercise in sections.

I've posted instructions for the full version of shoulder bridge that include suggestions for people who are working up to the complete exercise. Ready for a challenge? Give shoulder bridge a try.
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photo: courtesy of Kolesar Stuidos, (c) 2007, Marguerite Ogle

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