I love me some GLUTE BRIDGE! Not just because it works the buns and build the hamstrings, but it’s a great way to implement and practice stability in the low back, while enhancing mobility of the hip flexors. Fun fact: When the spine is stable, as in glute bridge hip extension, glute activation is at its most efficient, so if you have low back issues this is a great modification for glute exercises in which the low back is more at risk, as in the position of squat variations or lunges. The integrity of the glute bridge is the first priority so review that HERE.
For those with shoulder injuries a modification to press may be necessary. Please ask your Coach to show you that modification and make sure it does not aggrevate the injury.
Glute Bridge Fly
Set your weights on either side of your mat
- Sit down on the mat facing the weights. Secure the weights by bringing your upper arms and locking them to your core with your arms in a half curl position.
- Bring awareness back to your shoulder position (chest open, shoulder blades down the back) then use your core strength to lower back, resisting gravity.
- Tuck your heels under your knees and check that your feet are hip width and parallel.
- Extend the weights straight up toward the ceiling with palms facing each other. Press up into glute bridge and hold it. This is your starting position.
- Allow a slight bend in your elbows and firm your arms. On an inhale slowly lower the weights away from each other toward your sides to a T Shape. Keep the bend in the elbow, DO NOT DO THIS WITH ELBOWS LOCKED OUT. Lower your arms down 3/4 of the way to the ground.
- On your next exhale bring the weights back to the starting position. Make sure to control the full motion so that the weights do not clank together and that the speed of the lifting and lowering phase is equal and timed with your breath. See coach Jentrys example below.
Gumsaba Fitness Class schedule Wednesday 9/28/16
5:30AM Sunrise Danville Womens only class – Coach Karen – Met Con Humpday
6AM Sunup Moraga Womens only Class – Coach Briana – Met Con Humpday
8:15AM Sunshine Moraga Womens only Class – Coach Briana & Coach Kristin – Met Con Humpday
9AM Sunshine Walnut Creek Womens only class – Coach Jentry – Met Con Humpday
9:30AM Sunshine Orinda Sleepy Hollow Co Ed PRIVATE Class – Coach Michelle – Mash Up Humpday
11:00AM Cytosport Next Level In Trinity – Coach Jentry (private class)
12:00PM Cytosport All Levels Cardio Kickboxing – Coach Michelle (private class)
12:30PM Cytosport All Levels Trigger Point Rolling – Coach Michelle (private class)
2PM Cytosport Hatha Yoga – Coach Michelle D. (private class)