Bridge Stand: A Gymnastics and Acrobatics Skill Explained

A bridge stand (also called a "bridge" or "back bridge") is a static hold where the athlete forms an inverted arch:

• Position: Hands and feet on floor, hips pushed upward, head neutral or extended back.
• Body line: Rigid, straight from shoulders to knees; arms and legs fully extended.
• Entry: From lying supine (push up) or standing (drop back).
• Uses: Flexibility demonstration, transition between skills, strength/balance training.

Variations include one-arm, one-leg, or elevated bridges. It requires shoulder, spine, and hip flexibility plus wrist and core strength. Common in gymnastics, yoga, dance, and circus arts.