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Bridging (feet flat)

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  1. Lie on your back with both knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Your knees should be bent about 90 degrees.
  2. Tighten your belly muscles by pulling your belly button in toward your spine. Keep breathing normally and don't hold your breath.
  3. Push your feet into the floor, squeeze your buttocks, and lift your hips off the floor until your shoulders, hips, and knees are all in a straight line. Keep your hips level.
  4. Hold for about 6 seconds.
  5. Slowly lower your hips back to the floor.
  6. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

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