Here’s Why You Need Glute Bridges in Your Workout

If you’ve ever worked out with a personal trainer, you’ll likely be more than familiar with glute bridges. A ubiquitous part of any daily workout, but have you ever wondered why your trainer is such a fan?

Glute bridges are not just a great way to strengthen your glutes and build your bum, they’re also great for negating lower back pain, hip and knee issues and stabilising the pelvis. Weak glutes mean there’s not enough support for the muscles in your back, which can quickly lead to back pain and strain as well as poor posture. Building your glute muscles up will also mean a stronger core, which acts as a strength and balance support system for your entire body. In strengthening your glutes, glute bridges can also help reduce the risk of injuries and increase the results of your workouts overall.

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In order to strengthen and support your body as a whole, you need to work on strengthening your glutes muscles and glute bridges are a good place to start where this is concerned; something that’s particularly important if your day to day is fairly sedentary and involves lots of sitting behind a desk. Whether you’re working out in the gym or from home, aim to include glute bridges in your routine at least three times a week.

Glute Bridge

If your glutes aren’t kept activated, other muscles have to compensate, leading to lower back pain and poorer posture over time.

1. Lie on your back with feet flat against the floor, keeping your knees bent.
2. Squeeze your glutes and lift your hips off of the floor until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders. Pause then lower yourself back down to where you started.
3. Repeat for 15 reps.