Imbalances and underutilization of the glute muscles can cause various problems, ranging from back injuries to knee and leg complaints. The Glute Bridge is a great starter exercise to engage the musculature properly. As the Glute Bridge becomes easier, you may progress into the Advanced Glute Bridge, performing the exercise on one leg.
Directions
Standard
- Lie on your back with your arms by your side, knees flexed to 90 degrees, and feet flat on the ground
- Contract your glutes to thrust your pelvis up into the air
- Hold this position for several seconds
- Lower to the start position
- Repeat
Advanced
- Begin in the start position like the standard glute bridge
- Extend one leg off the ground and hold it in line with the body
- Contract the glutes and thrust the pelvis upward
- Hold this position for several seconds
- Lower to the start position
- Repeat for several repetitions before switching legs
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