
You’ve heard about doing glute bridges on the floor, but what about elevating them using a wall? To find out more about wall glute bridges, I grabbed some grippy socks to save the paintwork, unrolled one of the best yoga mats, and added wall glute bridges to my workout every day for a week. What are the benefits, and would I recommend this lower-body exercise? Read on to find out more.
The glute bridge is an excellent exercise when it comes to targeting the posterior chain — in other words, the muscles that run along the back of the body. It’s a relatively straightforward exercise that targets the glutes, hamstrings and core. It’ll also work your hip flexor muscles, so it’s a good one to add to your workout routine if you spend a lot of time sitting behind your desk. Here’s more on how to master the glute bridge with perfect form.