Hip Strength Exercise: The Glute Bridge
The Glute Bridge
The Glute Bridge is a great exercise because it can be done anywhere with no equipment required! We recommend this exercise if you are looking to improve your hip strength or back/knee stability. It’s important to maintain good hip strength because without it lower back pain and instability issues can develop. There are many variations of the glute bridge for all levels of strength, so make sure to try the one below first before moving to the next!
How-To Steps:
- Lying on your back, bend your knees and have your feet hip-width apart.
- Push your heels into the ground and squeeze your glutes to lift your hips off the ground. Hold this for 3-5 seconds before slowly lowering your hips back to the ground.
Modifications: If this exercise is too easy, you can try one of the variations listed below.
- Modified Single Leg – repeat the same steps as above but with one leg extended out straight in a relaxed position throughout the exercise (be sure to keep your pelvis and hips in a straight line, don’t let your hip drop!)
- Single Leg – repeat the same steps as above but with your one leg lifted into the air the whole time.
*Never do an exercise that causes you pain*