Swiss Ball Straight Leg Bridge
Exercise Overview
This is a stability and proprioception exercise for the muscles and joints of the posterior chain. Start by placing the heels of both feet on a stability ball and lie down on your back. Lift the pelvis off of the ground while keeping the core braced to maintain a neutral spine. Keep the knees straight to engage the muscles on the back of your thigh, hip, and low back. Hold for up to 2-5 seconds and slowly lower the pelvis back down to the ground.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus MaximusPosterior ChainErector SpinaeHamstrings
Related Conditions
Non-specific Low Back PainExternal Snapping Hip SyndromeGreater Trochanteric BursitisGreater Trochanter Pain SyndromeHip OsteoarthritisFunctional Hip ImpingementHip Labral TearFemoral Acetabular ImpingementHamstring StrainHamstring TendinitisYoga ButtSacroiliac Joint Syndrome (SIJ Syndrome)
