Glute Bridge
In this video, Dr. Brian Damhoff from Elite Performance Institute demonstrates the classic Glute Bridge with the famous “don’t drop the penny” squeeze cue for maximum glute emphasis and zero low-back compensation.
🔥 Benefits of Glute Bridge (Heel-Drive + Squeeze):
- ✅ Strong emphasis on glutes with minimal hamstring dominance
- ✅ Teaches proper hip extension without lumbar over-extension
- ✅ “Hold the penny” cue guarantees a hard glute contraction
- ✅ Bodyweight movement—perfect anywhere, anytime
- ✅ Foundational move that scales from beginner to elite
📝 Exercise Details:
Exercise: Glute Bridge (Heel-Drive & Squeeze)
Difficulty Level: Beginner
🛠️ What You’ll Need:
✔ Just a floor (and an imaginary penny)
📅 When to Use This:
Perfect warm-up, finisher, or standalone glute builder—especially when quality glute contraction is the goal.
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