Video: How to Do a Wrestler's Bridge by LIVESTRONG. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The wrestler's bridge strengthens the neck and back to resist pins and survive scrambles.
3 key details
- Start on hands for support.
- Roll on the forehead and crown, not the neck alone.
- Build time gradually.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Neck mobility
- 3:00Supported bridges
- 3:00Bridge rolls side to side
- 2:00Neck stretch
Safety
Build gradually; skip if you have any neck issues.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
