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Glute Bridge - Supine Straight Leg Marching

January 14, 2009

Starting Position

  • Lying face up on ground with legs straight and toes pulled to shins

Procedure

  • Bridge hips to sky so weight is supported only by heels and shoulders
  • Lift left heel off ground, hold, and replace on ground
  • Lift right heel off ground, hold, and replace on ground
  • Repeat for prescribed number of repetitions

Coaching Keys

  • Push tailbone away from top of head
  • Pull toes to shins
  • Initiate movement with glutes
  • Keep glutes contracted whenever heels are in contact with the ground

You Should Feel It

  • Working the glutes, hamstrings, and low back

Tags: Strength, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Stability

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