Which bridge exercise fires up your muscles most? a study investigates

NCT ID NCT07741799

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istinye University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how different bridge exercises affect muscle activation in healthy women. Participants perform bridge and heel raise bridge exercises on a mat and on a reformer with various spring resistances while sensors measure muscle activity. The goal is to see which variations most effectively engage key muscles in the trunk and legs, which could help guide rehabilitation and Pilates-based training.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Bridge and heel raise bridge exercises performed on a mat and on a reformer with different spring resistances
What this could lead to: If successful, this could guide physiotherapists and Pilates instructors in choosing the best exercise variations and reformer settings for targeted muscle strengthening.
What could go wrong: This is a small study in healthy women, so results may not apply to men or people with injuries. It measures muscle activity, not long-term strength gains, so real-world benefits remain uncertain.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS (HV) MUSCLE ACTIVATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istinye University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fizyotem Laboratory

Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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