Which bridge exercise fires up your muscles most? a study investigates
NCT ID NCT07741799
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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: Female participants Age between 18 and 40 years Healthy volunteers Able to perform bridge exercises Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: History of spinal or lower extremity pain or surgery Neurological disorders Cardiovascular or respiratory conditions contraindicating exercise Pregnancy or less than 6 months postpartum Skin lesions preventing sEMG electrode placement Use of medications affecting neuromuscular function Postural deformities affecting exercise performance Musculoskeletal disorders affecting trunk or lower extremities
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istinye University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fizyotem Laboratory
Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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