Hip Bridges
Hip Bridges are a great way to strengthen a group of muscles you normally don’t engage during a regular exercise–your hips, lower back, abs, quads, and calf muscles.
- Start by laying flat your back, knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands flat on the ground at your sides.
- Next, tighten your stomach to engage your abdominal muscles and lift your hips off of the ground, resting only on your upper back. Hold this position for 1-2 seconds. Bring your hips back down to the ground reassuming the starting position. Remember to keep your abs tight the entire time.
- Do this repeatedly for 30 – 60 seconds or until you can no longer lift your hips off the ground. For added difficulty, hold a weight over your stomach while doing the exercise.
Want more fitness ideas? If you’re a Health Advocate member with access to the Wellness Coaching program, reach out to your Wellness Coach for more healthy ideas to get—and stay—fit. And remember, talk to your doctor before beginning any new fitness regimen.
