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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 4:23pm |
Who is able to do a bridge?
For those who have no idea what im talking about a bridge is when you lie on your back, put your hands flat above your head and push your torso and head off the ground.
I used to be able to do them simple as when I was little, I just tried, I failed, man my head is heavy!
Lol, thought it would be some fun for the day 
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VioletStar
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 4:34pm |
I thought a bridge was when you lie on your stomach and hold yourself up on your forearms and tips of your toes.... works the whole body. What's that???
Either one I can't do lol!
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 4:44pm |
I can do the exercise one that VS has just said. I do it often in my exercise routine. as for the one you have just said I will give it a go later.
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 4:45pm |
When i was under 15 yep sure could.
Now there is no chance lol
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 4:55pm |
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VS, the one u mentioned is also a plank or prone hold, it depends on where you go as to what its called.
as for the bridge in the original post....
umm i can get my bum up and get the curve on, can lift my shoulders but cant get my head off the ground.
dont quite have enough arm strength.
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 5:15pm |
Ha! hahahahahahahahaha
*rolls on floor laughing*
I can barely walk and get up from a sitting position these days let alone do that
But totally OT...oohhh nice to see you around Wishin! Miss ya hun! 
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MyLilSquishy
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 7:01pm |
BAHAHAHAHAHA i used to be able to. when i was 15 and younger lol. Im not even game enough to try  can do the plank one the VS mentioned though lol.
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 8:08pm |
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I am sure we used to call that a crab's bend....I was brought up in the UK ....
As to whether I can still do it....not a chance! Wouldn't even risk the embarrassment of having to explain what has happened to the docs at A&E!!
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 8:30pm |
Lol, well it goes to show how much I know about exercises lol!!
Thanks Karen Not long to go now.. exciting!
Miss you too! xx
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 8:46pm |
We had to go that in yoga a few weeks ago and I surprised myself - I can still do it
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 9:54pm |
Was just going to say, that's a pose we did at yoga. However, haven't attempted that one in a few months, may not work out too well at 31 weeks pregnant
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 9:55pm |
haha i can totaly do a bridge , it was my party trick when i was pregnant too , i could do a successful bridge up untill about 30 weeks prego, i can also touch my palms flat on the floor while bending over without bending my knees
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 10:16pm |
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dahaha Julz I used to be able to just bend backwards and go straight into a bridge. Hmmm to try to try I'm scared I'll smack my head now probably could still do it though
ETA that I used to be able to stand up on one leg and wrap my other leg round DP's waist with my leg reaching behind me without it being a big deal. Did it one night and freaked everyone out hahahaha
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 10:26pm |
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 10:40pm |
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Just tried and I can do it just, managed to get my head off the ground but couldn't get my arms straight. I used to be really good at it, but then I could also do the splits when I was younger!
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 10:47pm |
Same as Linzy, I can get my head off the ground but not straighten my arms. My back was too creaky and sore.
That was a little frightening, as I assumed I could do it still easy peasy. I tried a handstand yesterday too and couldn't do it. DS thought it was funny though
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Posted: 12 November 2010 at 11:22pm |
Omg I can get my arms straight and head off the floor, now that's a surprise. I used to be able to push myself up to standing (a veeeeeery long time ago), but I don't think that's ever going to happen again. 
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Posted: 13 November 2010 at 12:17am |
Julz, I'm the same- blessed with long hamstrings yay!
I can kinda still do a bridge, can't straighten my arms tho gutted. ooh stretches the entire front of ur torso out
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Posted: 13 November 2010 at 8:12am |
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I can still do it now!!! I used to be able to do a handstand and fall backwards to land in a bridge but i'm not game for trying that one right now.
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Posted: 13 November 2010 at 9:51am |
I thought "yeah thats easy, I can do that!" ...... tryed it and can't get my arms straight and pretty hard on the thighs lol.
The other one I used to be able to do way lie on your tummy and try to touch your head with your toes..... go on, try it
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