Strength: Hip Extension / Bridge (Supine) {Unilateral}

Instructions

• Lying on your back with or without a pillow under your head (comfort dependant)
• Start with your feet in crook lying and heels close to your buttock
• Lift one leg up into table top position
• Engage your gluteal muscles and press through your supporting leg
• Start to lift your pelvis off the floor to extend the hip
• Slowly lower yourself back to the start position
• Repeat 8-10 times or as instructed by your physiotherapist
• Repeat on both sides
• This can be completed on the flat or step as shown below

Precautions

• Ensure to engage the glutes prior to bridging
• Raise the bridge to the level appropriate for you
• Discontinue the exercise if you experience any pain or are unsure of how to complete the exercise and speak to your physiotherapist