Bridging.

Corey Roberts · Post by **Corey Roberts** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:32 pm

So I have recently started doing neck bridges to improve my neck strength in grappling. Then somewhere on the internet I read that Bridging exercises are bad for you, is this the case? I thought they were a good neck strength exercise.

Steven Ott · Post by **Steven Ott** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:31 pm

I've been doing bridges for years, off and on. And I feel they are safe but consult a doctor. I'm 39 and have wrestled since I was 13 and my nrck and spine are fine.

Alexander Barnett · Post by **Alexander Barnett** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:40 am

Agreed, if you want a reliable answer you should consult a medical professional. Preferably one that specializes in the neck and spine.

Jonathan Newhall · Post by **Jonathan Newhall** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:41 am

If/when you do, could you post up his/her opinion to let us all in on it, too? Good stuff to know!

Andrew F Ulrich · Post by **Andrew F Ulrich** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:14 pm

If you don't feel comfortable bridging, you can always just put your hands on the side or back your head and move your head against that kind of resistance. Just do that with repetitions, sets, and increasing resistance like any other strength-training exercise, and you're good to go. Plus, you can do it pretty much anywhere.

Keith Culbertson · Post by **Keith Culbertson** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:09 am

I work through a set of neck resistance exercise like Andrew suggests each morning---we used to do it in wrestling as much as the bridging, so I suggest it for a while to prepare for bridging