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Post by free71 on Sept 8, 2004 5:37:15 GMT -5
Hi Steven,
just wondering what your thoughts are on bridging?
This exercise seems very controversial but i feel if practised correctly has great benefits. As a yoga teacher, what do you think of this exercise?
kind regards,
Michael
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Post by Steven Barnes on Sept 8, 2004 11:55:17 GMT -5
The yoga "bridge" is excellent for health, and has preparatory postures making the approach attainable for nearly everyone. The wrestling "bridge" on the other hand, is a more severe movement, one I've seen promoted only by a single fitness instructor. For someone fit and flexible, it is probably fine, but I see potential for damage when practised by those without good balance, or weight issues, or poor kinesthetic sense. If you're working with a hands-on coach, well, enjoy. If you're generally quite fit and nimble, same advice. But the wrestling bridge isn't a fitness technique (primarily). According to my sources, it was devised as a technique by which grapplers can throw off their opponents. This doesn't preclude it from being useful and healthful, but I would be careful about this one. Most of the same benifits can be attained without the risk with the yogic alternative.
Steve
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