Person performing a glute bridge with a resistance band around their thighs, pushing their knees outward.
Strength & Stability

Glute Bridge with Miniband

This variation of the glute bridge also strengthens the lateral gluteal muscles and improves knee stability.

  • Glutes
  • Hip abductors
  • Knee stability
  • Miniband

Instructions

How to do it

Place a miniband just above your knees. While lifting your pelvis, gently push your knees outwards against the band's resistance. Keep your feet stable and parallel on the floor.

Dosage

3 sets of 12–15 repetitions

Important

Maintain consistent tension on the band throughout the movement and prevent your knees from collapsing inward.

Common mistakes

  • Knees collapsing inward
  • Losing tension on the band
  • Feet lifting or tilting
  • Pelvis dropping uncontrollably

When to stop?

Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.

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