Home Gym ExercisesStraight Arm Glute Bridge
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| muscles: | Hamstrings , Glutes |
|---|---|
| auxiliary muscles: | Triceps , Lower Back , Rectus Abdominis , Calves |
| required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
| optional: | Fitness Mat, Backpack |
| fitness level: | Normal |
| exercise type: | Strength |
| Variations available (15) |
General And Specifics
- this exercise is appropriate to strengthen the core musculature
Starting Position
- sit down on the ground or a fitness mat
- position the hands next to your bottom (or a bit behind it), the arms are stretched out
- fingers point to the feet
- the legs are in a 45 degree angle, the legs hip width open, put the feet to the ground
Correct Execution
- lift your hip and guide it forward until your body is in the horizontal
- hold the position for a few seconds with stretched out arms and rectangular legs
- afterwards, bring the hip back down without touching the ground
- lift and lower the hip several times, hold the position a bit every time
tips for the workout
- if you lift the heels, you can also train the calves effectively
- if this is too easy for you, you can use a filled backpack and put it on your abs as an additional weight