Hip Raise Bridge

Hip Raise Bridge

Description

This exercise involves lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. You then lift your hips up towards the ceiling, squeezing your glutes at the top, before lowering back down to the starting position. This movement helps to strengthen the muscles in your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Hip Raise Bridge Instructions

  1. Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Place your arms at your sides with your palms facing down.
  3. Engage your core and glutes to lift your hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
  4. Hold this position for a few seconds, then slowly lower your hips back down to the ground.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Hip Raise Bridge Form & Visual

Hip Raise Bridge

Hip Raise Bridge Benefits

  • Strengthens the glutes and hamstrings
  • Improves core stability and balance
  • Helps alleviate lower back pain
  • Increases hip mobility and flexibility
  • Can be modified for different fitness levels

Hip Raise Bridge Muscles Worked

  • Glutes
  • Hamstrings
  • Lower back
  • Abdominals

Hip Raise Bridge Variations & Alternatives

  • Single Leg Hip Raise Bridge
  • Weighted Hip Raise Bridge
  • Reverse Hip Raise Bridge
  • Side Hip Raise Bridge
  • Marching Hip Raise Bridge