Glutes in motion

2 lower body exercises that focus on your glutes!

1. Lateral step downs

The Setup: Start on a step, curb, stair, or stack of books.

The Movement: Slowly bend your standing leg and lower your opposite foot to the ground--make sure to maintain neutral and even hips throughout the movement. Drive back up through your standing leg, making sure to activate your glutes as you come back to the starting position.

Tip! Do not let your knee collapse inward or go over your toes!

2. Supine Alternating Bridges

The Setup: Start on your back with your knees bent. Find neutral spine and pelvis and lift up into a bridge.

The Movement: Once in a bridge, slowly extend one leg out and back, then alternate the other out and back.

Tip! Make sure to keep your core braced and glutes engaged the entire time. Aim to keep your hips level the entire time and reducing any dropping or swaying side to side.

Try this exercise out to test your strength + balance, by specifically targeting your glutes and lower abs!