Lying Double Glute Lift
Strengthen & tone your glutes with the Lying Double Glute Lift! A simple yet effective exercise for a firmer, lifted rear.
The Lying Double Glute Lift mainly works the glutes & hips and hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the hamstrings and lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Lying Double Glute Lift Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hip Abductor (gluteus medius)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
Lying Double Glute Lift Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lying Double Glute Lift
Start by lying face down on a flat, comfortable surface. Keep your legs straight and together, with your toes pointing towards the wall behind you.
Place your arms by your sides or under your forehead for comfort. Keep your head aligned with your spine.
Engage your core muscles to provide stability and ensure your lower back does not arch excessively throughout the movement.
Exhale and simultaneously lift both legs up towards the ceiling by squeezing your glute muscles. Your legs should lift while remaining straight, originating the movement from the hips and glutes, not the lower back.
Hold the top position for a moment, ensuring you are still engaging your glutes and not overstressing your lower back.
Inhale and slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position without letting them completely rest on the ground. This maintains tension in the glutes throughout the exercise.
Perform the exercise for the desired number of repetitions and sets. Rest adequately between sets.
Always focus on form and control rather than speed to prevent injury and maximize the engagement of the target muscle groups.
Visual cues such as the images provided can help ensure proper form and muscle engagement. The images display the muscles actively involved in the exercise, offering insight into the correct muscle contractions.
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Lying Double Glute Lift FAQs
What muscles does the Lying Double Glute Lift work?
The Lying Double Glute Lift mainly works the glutes & hips and hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the hamstrings and lower back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius.
What equipment do you need for the Lying Double Glute Lift?
None. The Lying Double Glute Lift is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Lying Double Glute Lift go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lying Double Glute Lift variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Double Hand Behind Pulse Superman, Alternating Lying Glute Bent-Knee Raise, Lying Butt Curl and Lying Double Glute Lift Heel-Tap.
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