Exercise technique

pelvic tilt into bridge

The pelvic tilt into bridge is a bodyweight exercise that targets the glutes, while also engaging the hamstrings and core. It involves tilting the pelvis and lifting the hips off the ground to form a bridge, then lowering back down.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Place your arms by your sides with your palms facing down.
  3. Engage your glutes and core muscles.
  4. Tilt your pelvis upward, lifting your hips off the ground.
  5. Hold the bridge position for a few seconds.
  6. Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hamstrings, Core.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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