Frog Bridge - glute strengthening exercise for hip extension, hip external rotation and abduction
Exercise Overview
The frog bridge is a glute-focused bridge variation performed with the hips externally rotated and abducted. It is commonly used to strengthen the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius while improving hip extension control and reducing compensation from the low back or hamstrings.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus maximusGluteus mediusGluteus minimusDeep hip external rotatorsAdductor magnusTransversus abdominis
Related Conditions
Gluteal weaknessHip instabilityPatellofemoral pain syndromeDynamic knee valgusLow back pain with poor hip extension mechanicsSacroiliac joint dysfunctionHip impingement rehabilitationHamstring overdominance during bridging