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Instructions
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
- Engage your core and glutes, then lift your hips to form a straight line from shoulders to knees.
- Once in the bridge position, lift one knee toward your chest without letting your hips drop.
- Lower the leg back down and repeat with the opposite leg.
- Continue alternating legs while maintaining hip stability.
Technical Tips
- Avoid letting your hips sag or tilt during leg lifts.
- Press evenly through both shoulders for balance.
- Keep your core tight to prevent lumbar extension.
Breathing Tips
- Inhale before lifting your leg.
- Exhale as you lift the leg toward your chest.
- Inhale as you lower the leg back down with control.
Medical restrictions
- Avoid if experiencing acute lower back pain or instability.
- Not recommended for individuals with sacroiliac joint dysfunction without medical clearance.
- Use caution with recent hamstring or gluteal injuries.
Description
The Glute Bridge March is a bodyweight exercise designed to enhance posterior chain strength, core stability, and hip control. Performed from a glute bridge position, this movement introduces alternating leg lifts to challenge balance and isolate each glute individually. It's an excellent functional exercise for beginners and advanced users alike, offering both activation and coordination benefits. The dynamic nature of the march variation increases core engagement and promotes neuromuscular control around the pelvis and spine. Unlike standard bridges, the march adds a unilateral element, forcing each side to stabilize independently while the other leg is lifted. This makes it highly relevant for rehabilitation, performance training, or warm-ups. No equipment is required, making it ideal for home workouts, warm-ups, or corrective programs. The Glute Bridge March is commonly integrated into routines targeting hip strength, injury prevention, or glute activation, especially in fitness, pilates, or sports conditioning contexts.
What muscles does the Glute Bridge March work?
The Glute Bridge March primarily targets the glutes while also engaging the hamstrings, core, hip abductors, and lower back muscles for stabilization.
Is the Glute Bridge March good for beginners?
Yes, the Glute Bridge March is beginner-friendly, requiring no equipment and helping develop glute activation, core stability, and hip control.
Can I do Glute Bridge March every day?
Yes, this low-impact movement can be performed daily, especially as part of warm-ups or glute activation routines to reinforce proper movement patterns.
Why is my back hurting during the Glute Bridge March?
Back discomfort during Glute Bridge March may result from poor form, such as overarching the spine or letting the hips drop. Focus on core engagement and avoid excessive lumbar extension.
Does the Glute Bridge March help with hip stability?
Yes, by forcing unilateral glute activation and dynamic core engagement, the Glute Bridge March effectively improves hip stability and control.