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The Bridge — Contraindicated Stretch
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The back-bridge (wrestler's bridge) squeezes the spinal discs and pinches the nerve fibers — marked "X".
Detail
The Bridge is one of the contraindicated ("X-Rated") movements, illustrated in the source crossed out with a large "X" (a person in a back-bridge / wrestler's bridge position, arching backward with hands and feet on the ground). Its specific risks are:
- Squeezes the spinal discs
- Pinches the nerve fibers
Key facts
- Squeezes the spinal discs.
- Pinches the nerve fibers.
Connections
- x-rated-exercises-overview — one of the eight "X-Rated" stretches.
- spinal-column — the discs and nerve structures at risk.
- spine-positioning — maintaining safe spinal alignment.
SourceReference manual
p.396
(Contraindicated-stretch diagram series, marked with "X".)
Educational content only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for individualized guidance, especially around injury, pregnancy, or medical conditions.
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