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gluteal isometric contraction in prone - beginner Lower Body exercise
  • Lower Body
  • beginner

gluteal isometric contraction in prone

squeeze buttocks together while lying face down with legs straight, hold contraction then release and repeat

Starting position
prone
Joints
hip
Muscles
gluteus medius, gluteus maximus
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
isometric

How it is done

Lie on stomach with leg straight forward. Squeeze the buttocks and hold, release the squeeze to starting position and repeat.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.