Bridge with band and dumbbell
Written By Josefina Canepa
Muscles used in this exercise
Gluteus Maximus, Medius and Minimus
Purpose
Progression from bodyweight bridging exercise
To train hip stabilising muscles to activate with hip extensor muscles
To do this exercise
Keep tension on the resistance band by pushing knees outside of hip width
Push through your heels to bring your hips up while maintaining tension on the resistance band
You should feel muscles contracted on the bottom and side of your glute
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Josefina Canepa
Josefina specialises in sports injury management and paediatric physiotherapy, using techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and dry needling.
Outside of work, she enjoys weight lifting and going to restaurants serving South American cuisine.
She is caring, cheerful and professional.