A flat stomach. You want it and it’s easy to see why. There is nothing better than going to the beach in a bikini and making everyone’s head turn. And with winter nearly upon us, you have time to get that dream body before your Spring Break or summer excursions to the beach.

At one point or another, you’ve likely done the tried-and-true bridge exercise. And while it’s easy to scoff and claim that the bridge hardly qualifies as an exercise, this is simply untrue. Performing bridges on a regular basis offers a wide array of fitness benefits that can make your body stronger, improve athleticism, and give you a fantastic-looking rear! Let’s take a closer look at these benefits in more detail, and then show you how to perform bridges on your own.

Looking for a no-impact exercise that can help flatten your tummy? The plank may be just what you’ve been searching for. No, not that trend from a while back where people snapped photos of themselves lying on public benches, toilet seats and who knows what else.