Hip Raise Bridge II
Description
The hip raise bridge II is a glute bridge variation with the arms extended overhead on the floor. The arm position changes the lever and adds latissimus engagement. It is a useful glute bridge variation for trainees who want to combine back and hip work.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Hip Raise Bridge II Instructions
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Extend the arms overhead on the floor with palms up.
- Set the feet hip width apart.
- Brace your core and squeeze the glutes.
- Drive through the heels to lift the hips up.
- Extend the hips to a straight line with the body.
- Reach the arms long overhead at the top.
- Lower the hips back down with control.
Hip Raise Bridge II Form & Visual
Hip Raise Bridge II Benefits
- Strong glute builder
- Trains the lats
- No equipment needed
- Builds the hamstrings
- Useful glute builder
- Easy to scale
Hip Raise Bridge II Muscles Worked
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
- Latissimus dorsi
Hip Raise Bridge II Variations & Alternatives
- Glute Bridge
- Hip Thrust
- Single Leg Glute Bridge
- Frog Pump
