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🦴 Glute Bridge

The Glute Bridge is a beginner hip exercise that targets the glutes, hamstrings, and core. Lift your hips off the floor using your glutes. Fundamental for hip and core stability. It's commonly prescribed during rehabilitation for Low Back Pain, ACL Reconstruction, and SI Joint Dysfunction, and for general conditioning. Below is how to perform the Glute Bridge with correct form, plus the benefits, common mistakes, and how many reps to aim for.

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Benefits of the Glute Bridge

  • Strengthens and activates the glutes, hamstrings, and core
  • Improves strength
  • Improves stability
  • Supports recovery and rehab for Low Back Pain, ACL Reconstruction, and SI Joint Dysfunction
  • Great for general conditioning and everyday strength
  • Can be done with simple equipment (mat)
  • Performed supine, so it's easy to set up

How to do the Glute Bridge

  1. Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat
  2. Feet hip-width apart
  3. Squeeze glutes and lift hips toward ceiling
  4. Create a straight line from shoulders to knees
  5. Hold 3 seconds, slowly lower

How many reps & sets

A common starting point is 3 sets of 12 reps, holding each for about 3 seconds. Progress gradually and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Form tips

  • Don't arch your lower back
  • Drive through heels

Muscles worked

Glutes, Hamstrings, Core

When to be cautious

  • Lower back pain during exercise

Who should do the Glute Bridge?

The Glute Bridge is often included in programs for people recovering from Low Back Pain, ACL Reconstruction, and SI Joint Dysfunction, as well as anyone training for general conditioning, and for anyone wanting to strengthen the hip. It's rated beginner.

Glute Bridge — FAQ

What muscles does the Glute Bridge work?
The Glute Bridge primarily targets the glutes, hamstrings, and core.
How many sets and reps of the Glute Bridge should I do?
A common starting point is 3 sets of 12 reps, holding each for about 3 seconds. Progress gradually and stop if you feel sharp pain.
Is the Glute Bridge good for Low Back Pain?
Yes — the Glute Bridge is commonly used in rehab for Low Back Pain and ACL Reconstruction. Confirm with your clinician before starting, especially if you have pain.
Do I need equipment for the Glute Bridge?
You'll need: mat.
When should I avoid the Glute Bridge?
Take care or skip it if you have: lower back pain during exercise. When in doubt, check with your physiotherapist.
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