SWISS BALL GLUTE BRIDGE

This is a hip extensor strengthening exercise that uses a Swiss / Stability Ball. This is an advanced version of the GLUTE BRIDGE exercise. Start by lying down on your back and placing both heels on the stability ball. Keep the knees bent to approximately 90 degrees. Complete a glute bridge by lifting the pelvis off of the floor while maintaining a neutral spine. Keep the core braced and drive through the heels to maximize glute engagement.

Muscles Involved:

• Posterior Chain

  • Erector Spinae

  • Hamstrings

• Glutes

  • Gluteus Maximus

  • Gluteus Medius

Related Conditions:

• Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

• External Snapping Hip Syndrome

• Glute Amnesia / Gluteal Amnesia

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• Hip Osteoarthritis

• ITB Syndrome

• Hip Impingement

• Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

Required Exercise Equipment:

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