Exercise #2 for strengthening your butt!1. Lie flat on the ground on your back2. Bend knees so feet are about shoulder width apart3. Rest your hands beside you, palms down to help stabilize (if needed at first, but don't let your arms do all the work)4. Slowly lift your bottom off the ground, trying to make your lap & waist be flat like a table top5. Slowly return to the groundDid we mention do this slowly? Things to watch for: Symmetrical movement on each hip: Does it feel like your right side is doing all the work? Do you feel like you can do the exercise but can't maintain the position?If this is very challenging for you, then we need to meet. Schedule an appointment to have us assess your bridging, which can be an indicator of many other weakness and issues!
Posted by Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness on Thursday, December 22, 2016
Strong glutes help back pain, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence and make a big difference in how well you can get up from the floor.
Try this exercise to start.
- Lie flat on the ground on your back
- Bend knees so feet are about shoulder width apart
- Rest your hands beside you, palms down to help stabilize (if needed at first, but don’t let your arms do all the work)
- Slowly lift your bottom off the ground, trying to make your lap & waist be flat like a table top
- Slowly return to the ground
Did we mention do this slowly?
Things to watch for: Symmetrical movement on each hip: Does it feel like your right side is doing all the work? Do you feel like you can do the exercise but can’t maintain the position?
If you don’t notice improvement or results within a few weeks, give us a call or visit www.breathedsm.com.
Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness is located at 2614 Beaver Ave in Des Moines, Iowa.