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How to Do a Bridge

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Elbow Bridge

How to do a bridge in gymnastics (elbow bridge)© 2009 Paula Tribble
An elbow bridge can also help target shoulder flexibility even more. Don't try this one until you can do a regular bridge easily -- it's a little harder to push into.


Thanks to Michaela, Kelly, and Aria of Giants Gymnastics for demonstrating the stretches.

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