Straight Leg Hip 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 while keeping your legs straight, engaging your glutes and hamstrings. The exercise helps to strengthen the lower body and improve hip mobility.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Straight Leg Hip Bridge Instructions
- Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Extend one leg straight up towards the ceiling, keeping it in line with your hip.
- Engage your glutes and lift your hips up towards the ceiling, creating a straight line from your shoulders to your extended foot.
- Hold for a few seconds, then slowly lower your hips back down to the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch legs and repeat on the other side.
Straight Leg Hip Bridge Form & Visual
Straight Leg Hip Bridge Benefits
- Strengthens glutes, hamstrings, and lower back muscles
- Improves hip mobility and flexibility
- Helps alleviate lower back pain
- Can improve posture and balance
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
Straight Leg Hip Bridge Muscles Worked
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Lower back
- Core
Straight Leg Hip Bridge Variations & Alternatives
- Single Leg Straight Leg Hip Bridge
- Weighted Straight Leg Hip Bridge
- Resistance Band Straight Leg Hip Bridge
- Single Leg Resistance Band Straight Leg Hip Bridge
- Decline Straight Leg Hip Bridge
- Single Leg Decline Straight Leg Hip Bridge
- Medicine Ball Straight Leg Hip Bridge
- Single Leg Medicine Ball Straight Leg Hip Bridge
