Ultimate Glute Bridge 

Thank you Lindy, I do hope in the near future that our credentialing is respected as much as the ACE personal trainer certification currently is. Dr. B2

You are very welcome Sam

Happy to help Carles Riba, Hope you will check out everything we have to offer at BrentBrookbush.com. Keep me posted on your progress. Dr. B2

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So happy we can add to your repertoire and workouts Kathy!

Thank you Lars. Dr. B2

Awesome #GotGlutes Such an important complex for function and performance. Dr. B2

Absolutely Daniel, So if you look at the bibliographies of the articles on Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction, Gluteus Maximus or Gluteus Maximus Activation on BrentBrookbush.com you can see all the research we have compiled on this muscle (which we hope is as close to complete as possible). Thanks for the support, Dr. B2

Single-leg bridges are a great, weight-free option, for home exercise. We absolutely recommend this! And, neutral pelvis is ideal. Dr. B2

Great idea Anders, but we would have to ditch the ball at that point. It's just not safe to do single leg bridges with a weight on your lap on a stability ball... heck, I don't know if it is even possible. I do like your idea for a bench elevated bridge ;-) Dr. B2

Brent Brookbush I totally agree. I was being unclear there. A bench elevated glute bridge is of course the way I would perform if increased power and force is the goal.

I am not sure what you are looking at... she is getting full extension. She may be lacking a bit of hip extension due to hip flexor over-activity, but she is going as high as she can. Keep in mind, you don't want lumbar extension and an anterior pelvic tilt. Dr. B2

Appreciate it #kickglute

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There is more to that question than you may expect. In order to optimize recruitment it is going to take more than the exercise above, you also need to release over-active muscles, stretch short muscles, mobilize stiff joints, activate under-active muscles and then use this to aid in integration of the new motor pattern. All of this should be based on a movement assessment. Dr. B2

We would recommend that a bridge is done with a stable or stiff spine, and that the movement is hip extension. Dr. B2

It is not about being "necessary". Research actually shows the band around the knees increases glute activation. It is a progression or variation, not a mandatory suggestion. Dr. B2

The pelvic floor and core would certainly be active during this exercise; however, there is no such thing as lower abs. Dr. B2

Weight is another progression. Even 20 reps will become too easy to result in any additional progress. Dr. B2

I don't see significant amounts of lumbar extension here, but you are right, there should not be an increase in lumbar extension or a lumbar lordosis. We should note that a normal amount of lordosis is suggested, i.e. neutral spine (not flat back). Dr. B2

Thank you for your reply.

I would start with Gluteus medius activation, then gluteus maximus activation, then this exercise... in a circuit that is sure to "burn". Thanks for the question MoreLife.

Thank you! Would you recommend someone with no experience would benefit from being a member of your website? Or is it best for practitioners?

Great question morelife, Considering we are 19.99/month and you can cancel anytime, its hard to say that you would not get your money's worth, but it is a site built for practitioners. My suggestion would be to get a membership, browse the videos and some of the articles and cancel your membership when you start to get into stuff that is deeper than you want to invest the time in learning. Worst case scenario, you find 10 videos you really enjoyed and cancelled after a couple of weeks ;-) Dr. B2

Ok great, I will subscribe. I'm actually debating coming to NY for an in person session, as I want to start out my exercise routine the right way and I feel like you could tell me exactly whats going on with me and the best starter exercises specific to my needs the most optimally in person, wouldn't you say?

Potentially, It depends on what is going on, how long you will be out here, and what opportunities you have in your area to visit qualified professionals. Dr. B2

Thank you for the warning Gernimo, I do hope that everyone will progress exercise appropriately and start conservatively. Dr. B2

Zygimantas Lapenas SL sounds good but she may feel more on her hamstring

if you feel more hamstring - bring your feet close -so you activate Quads and inhibit your hams (reciprocal inhibition) and vice versa.....but it is only my opinion:)

The research studies are cited in our article on Gluteus Maximus Activation - brentbrookbush.com/articles/corrective-exercise-articles/activation/gluteus-maximus-activation/ This was the combination of several ideas implied by research, not a single research study, however, most research studies used EMG analysis and compared 2 or more variations of an exercise. I am not "saying" anything, I am aggregating data from 3rd party evidence, and communicating a an exercise idea based on summary of that data. While you may still say this is a "hypothesis" or theory, since this specific exercise idea has yet to be tested, it is an evidence-based hypothesis, that has demonstrated positive results in rehab, fitness and performance settings. This is how we continue to evolve practice. Last, I have been doing dumbbell resisted ball bridges from almost a decade and have never had an injury. Dr. B2

That is a great idea, that I feel has little practical application. Unfortunately the jump from two-legs to one is so challenging I have never met anyone who can perform a single leg ball bridge with optimal lower extremity alignment. Dr. B2

hey, is it true that bringing the feet together would increase glut medias activation potentially? if you were more focused on core recruitment as apposed to glut strength and hypertrophy?

Maybe, I think I know the study that has inspired this idea, and unfortunately the biceps femoris and adductor magnus were not examined. My concern using this method is we may see an overall increase in Glute Activation, but also reinforce synergistic dominance of the biceps femoris, adductor magnus and piriformis. Food for thought. Dr. B2

interesting, good thought on that technique.. i didnt think of that, thanks fro the reply