Cross Over Glute Bridge

CROSS OVER GLUTE BRIDGE

This is a modified version of the glute bridge exercise that incorporates hip and lumbar rotation. Start by completing a glute bridge and proceed to reach overhead with one arm to the opposite side of the body. Return to neutral position and repeat for the other side.

Muscles involved:

• Gluteus maximus

• Hamstrings

  • Semitendinosus

  • Semimembranosus

  • Biceps femoris

Related conditions:

• Sacroiliac joint syndrome / SIJ syndrome

• Glute strain

• Glute tendinopathy / glute tendinitis

• Mechanical low back pain

• Lower cross syndrome

• Lumbar facet syndrome

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