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Glute Bridge

Also called Hip Bridges, Bridging.

Glute Bridge: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Bend both knees with your feet supported. Tighten your abdomen and buttocks, lift your hips until your body forms a straight line, then lower with control.

Body region
Hip
Position
Supine
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Adult Degenerative Scoliosis (Conservative)
  • Lumbar Facet (Zygapophyseal) Syndrome
  • Lumbar Herniated Disc (with Radiculopathy)
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
  • Lumbar Spondylolysis (Pars Stress Injury)
  • Lumbar Spondylosis (Degenerative)
  • Mechanical / Non-Specific Low Back Pain
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome (Failed Back Surgery — Monitored)

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