[wjs]

Looking for Substitute Exercise: Side Bridges

Hi, everyone. I'm looking at the Total Body program at Day 26, which has Side Bridges. Does anyone have a reasonable replacement for them? As I mentioned in my check-in thread, my first instinct is to say Heel Taps, but they don't exactly have the same resistance quality Side Bridges do.

For context, the issue is with my elbows. Side exercises of all sorts just to ridiculous things to my elbows and are very painful as a result. I have attempted to use cushions of several forms to provide relief, to no avail.

I appreciate all assistance and suggestions. Thank you.

 

[Fremen]

If you do side bridges with your arms straight, resting on your wrist instead of your elbow, you avoid the problem.
Alternatively, any exercise that works the oblique abs is fine.

 

[wjs]

Thank you, @Fremen. I've been trying to find those posters again and just haven't been able to. I have what I need now from that.

 

[Maegaranthelas]

You can also do any of the plank exercises on the stairs if they are too much for your arms at the moment.
You still get the benefit of training the movements without overtaxing your joints =)