The 5-Day Glute Bridge Challenge That Restores Hip Strength After 60

If you spend a solid part of the day sitting at a desk, there’s a good possibility your hip flexors are tight, and your glute muscles are inactive. The best solution for this is to add glute bridges to your workout routine. It’s a highly effective bodyweight exercise that’s chock-full of benefits. The movement involves lying on your back with knees bent and feet planted on the mat. You then raise your hips toward the ceiling. It’s quite a productive way to reverse the effects of sitting.

“You don’t need fancy equipment. You don’t need to follow wild programming. All you have to do is find a spot to lie flat on the floor and you’re ready to go,” explains Rosie Borchert, NASM-CPT with REP Fitness, who blends training, education, and content work within the strength and conditioning space. “The glute bridge targets the gluteus maximus, while the gluteus medius and minimus help stabilize the hips. The hamstrings assist as you lift your hips, the core engages to maintain proper spinal alignment, and the hip abductors help keep...