Weight Training
Ribs-Down Glute Bridge
Find hip extension without the low back
6 min
3 sets of 12
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward find hip extension without the low back.
Instructions
- 1Lie on your back with heels close and ribs pulled down toward the hips.
- 2Drive the heels into the floor and lift until hips, knees and shoulders line up.
- 3Hold for 2 seconds, feeling the glutes rather than the low back.
- 4Lower slowly and reset the rib position each rep.
What to focus on
Hip height coming from glute squeeze, not back arch.
Recommended reps
3 sets of 12
Common mistake
Arching the low back to make the bridge look higher.