How to perform Band Glute Bridge with proper form
Setup
- Equipment: Use a resistance band. Choose a band that provides moderate resistance.
- Positioning: Lie on your back on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Place the resistance band just above your knees.
Execution
- Engage Core: Tighten your abdominal muscles to stabilize your pelvis.
- Foot Placement: Ensure your feet are shoulder-width apart and flat on the ground.
- Lift Hips: Press through your heels, squeezing your glutes, and lift your hips towards the ceiling. Your body should form a straight line from shoulders to knees at the top.
- Band Tension: Keep the tension on the band by pushing your knees outward slightly throughout the movement.
- Hold and Lower: Pause at the top for a moment, feeling the glute contraction, then slowly lower your hips back to the starting position.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Avoid overextending your back; focus on using your glutes.
- Ensure your knees don’t collapse inward; they should track over your feet.
Breathing
- Inhale as you lower your hips and exhale as you lift them.
Exercises
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Target: Abs
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Arnold Press, Dumbbell
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Synergist: Chest, Triceps
Arnold Press, Kettlebell
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Synergist: Chest, Triceps
Around The World, Dumbbell
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Synergist: Back
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Target: Back
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Back Extension, Leverage Machine
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Target: Back
Synergist: Glutes, Hamstrings
Ball Slams, Medicine Ball
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Target: Shoulders, Back
Synergist: Chest, Abs
Battle Ropes, Bodyweight
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Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Back
Behind The Neck Press, Barbell
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Synergist: Triceps
Behind The Neck Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Triceps
Behind The Neck Press, Band
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Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Triceps
Bench Dip, Bodyweight
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Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Back, Chest
Bench Press, Barbell
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Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Cable
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Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press Close Grip, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Chest
Bench Press Close Grip, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Chest