Video: The glutes exercise you need to know about

The glutes exercise you need to know about

Bridge

Strengthen your glutes to prevent hip, back and knee pain.

1. Lie on your back, knees bent and feet flat on the floor, your arms resting by your sides.
2. Engage your abs and lift your hips into a bridge position, and then lower your hips to the floor.
3. Engage your glutes and abs equally as you lift and lower.
4. Breathe steadily: inhale to prep, exhale to lift.
5. For an extra challenge, try holding in bridge position for 5 to 10 seconds.
6. Repeat 12 times for up to 3 sets.

Expert tips from the Wellness Physical Therapists at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.