Hip Raise Bridge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Obliques, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Glute Bridge, Hip Bridge
How to: Hip Raise Bridge
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- Place your arms by your sides for stability.
- Press through your heels and lift your hips towards the ceiling, squeezing your glutes at the top.
- Hold the bridge position for a moment before lowering your hips back to the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the knees to splay outward instead of keeping them aligned with the feet.
- Arching the back instead of keeping it flat.
- Not pressing through the heels effectively.
Modifications
- Perform the bridge with feet elevated on a bench for added difficulty.
- Alternatively, do a single-leg bridge to increase intensity.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the exercise.
- Keep your feet flat on the ground.
- Avoid arching your back; keep it neutral.
Hip Raise Bridge Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
glutes
hamstrings
waist
bodyweight