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Band Glute Bridge Alternating Leg Raise

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Banded glute bridge with alternating leg extensions that targets glutes, hamstrings, and core to build hip strength and stability; addresses imbalances and is ideal for home glute activation.

About Exercise

Equipment

Loop Bands

Difficulty

3/5 • Beginner

Primary Muscle Groups

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Abs, Obliques

Popularity Score

7

Goals

Strength
Stability
Hypertrophy

Training Style

Functional Training

Setup Requirements

Requires Rack

No

Requires Bench

No

Requires Spotter

No

Space Needed

Small

Noise Level

Low

Muscle Breakdown

Glutes

9/10

Glute Max, Glute Medius

Hamstrings

6/10

Biceps Femoris

Abs

5/10

Rectus Abdominis

Obliques

4/10

External Obliques

Programming

Typical Rep Range

8-15 reps

Rest Between Sets

30-60 seconds

How to Perform

Lie on your back on a mat with knees bent, feet flat hip-width apart, and a mini loop band placed just above your knees. Arms rest at your sides with palms down.

  1. Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
  2. Drive through your heels to lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees.
  3. Press your knees outward against the band to maintain tension.
  4. Extend one leg straight out parallel to the floor while keeping hips level.
  5. Lower the leg back to the starting position.
  6. Alternate to the other leg.
  7. Lower your hips to the floor after reps.

Coaching Tips

Form Cues

  • Squeeze glutes at top
  • Keep pelvis level
  • Press knees out
  • Drive through heels

Breathing

Inhale to prepare and brace your core; exhale as you lift your hips and extend the leg.

Tempo

3-1-2

Range of Motion

Lift hips until shoulders, hips, and knees align in a straight line; extend leg until thigh is parallel to the floor without dropping hips.

Safety

Safety Notes

  • Avoid arching lower back by tilting pelvis posteriorly
  • Do not lift hips beyond straight line alignment
  • Use appropriate band tension to maintain form
  • Ensure pelvic stability to prevent strain

Spotting

No spotting required; perform in a clear space with mat for safety.

Common Mistakes

  • Arching lower back
  • Knees caving inward
  • Hips rotating during leg raise
  • Overextending hips

When to Avoid

  • Acute lower back pain
  • Hip impingement

Flexibility Needed

  • Adequate hip flexion and extension range
  • Ankle dorsiflexion for foot positioning

Build Up First

  • Master basic glute bridge
  • Core bracing proficiency

Also known as

Banded Alternating Glute Bridge, Resistance Band Glute March, Banded Bridge Leg Extension

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