Single Leg Bridge with Hip Flexion Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Single Leg Glute Bridge with Hip Flexion
How to: Single Leg Bridge with Hip Flexion
- Lie on your back with one leg bent and the other extended straight up.
- Engage your core and press through the heel of the bent leg.
- Lift your hips towards the ceiling until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees.
- Hold for a moment, then lower your hips back down.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hip drop on the non-working side.
- Pushing through the foot instead of engaging the glutes.
- Not maintaining a neutral spine during the lift.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with both feet on the ground for added support.
- Use a stability ball under your feet for increased challenge.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged to stabilize your pelvis.
- Avoid arching your lower back; keep it neutral.
- Focus on lifting through your glutes rather than pushing from your foot.
Single Leg Bridge with Hip Flexion Alternatives
Tags
glute
hamstrings
hips
strength
bodyweight
core