Physioball Hip Bridge
How to do the Physioball Hip Bridge
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Lay on a ball so that your upper back is on the ball with your hips unsupported. Both feet should be flat on the floor, hip width apart or wider. This will be your starting position.
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Begin by extending the hips using your glutes and hamstrings, raising your hips upward as you bridge.
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Pause at the top of the motion and return to the starting position.
How to program the Physioball Hip Bridge
Sets and reps
As a compound movement, the Physioball Hip Bridge responds well to heavier loading. For strength, work in the 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps range with 2–3 minutes of rest between sets. For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 90 seconds of rest is the classic hypertrophy zone. Place it early in your session, when you're freshest, and leave 1–3 reps in reserve on most sets.
Progression
The Physioball Hip Bridge is beginner-friendly. Start with a load (or rep count) you can complete with clean form on every set, then add a small amount of weight or 1–2 reps each week. When you hit the top of your rep range on all sets, increase the load and drop back to the bottom of the range — simple double progression.
Secondary muscles worked
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Physioball Hip Bridge work?
The Physioball Hip Bridge primarily targets the Glutes. It also recruits the Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
What equipment do I need for the Physioball Hip Bridge?
You need Exercise Ball. Difficulty level: Beginner.
How many sets and reps of the Physioball Hip Bridge should I do?
For strength, do 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps with 2–3 minutes rest. For muscle growth, do 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with about 90 seconds rest.
