Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone,

I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

" the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

worth incorporating into my routine.

--

J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

Chicago, Illinois

[Guest guest]

,

Couple questions:

1. What is your definition of  " the core " . Maybe a better way to ask that

is.... what isn't " the core " ?

2. What are your personal goals, and what is the goal of the exercise you have

chosen to do(i.e  What tissues are you trying to emphasize?)

 

Jerry

Lake , FL

________________________________

From: Pitruzzello <tonypit45@...>

Supertraining

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 11:55 AM

Subject: Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts

 

Hello Everyone,

I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

" the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

worth incorporating into my routine.

--

J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

Chicago, Illinois

[Guest guest]

Using these exercise really depends on where you are at and where you want to

go. They are effective for core strength, but not specific to the type of core

strength you need for powerlifting or weightlifting.

So - no, don't perform them for core strength to the exclusion of squats or

deadlifts. If you squat deep and deadlift heavy you'll have extremely well

developed gluts. Check out Tommy Kono's book " Weightlifting - Olymmpic Style "

that shows the exceptional posterior chain development of qualified Russian

weightlifters. For that matter, check out any good weightlifter who squats deep

and performs cleans or deadlifts regularly and heavily. They have gluts.

Having said all that - for a powerlifter the greatest concern for chronic injury

(in my opinion) is due to focus on the bench and resultant shoulder problems.

Hips and knees are generally good from the squats and deadlifts, which provide a

fairly well-balanced development about those joints. Not so for the bench, which

over-develops the shoulder muscles used to for flexion. So the bridge, including

the gymnasts bridge, can be a useful exercise for maintaining ROM in the

shoulder. IN addition I believe in balancing the presses with some sort of

pulling movement (flexing the elbows and extending the shoulders).

Hobman

Saskatoon, Canada

On 10/13/11 10:55 AM, Pitruzzello wrote:

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

> Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

> have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

> proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

> a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

> limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

> " the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

> know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

> raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

> anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

> worth incorporating into my routine.

>

> --

> J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

> Chicago, Illinois

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

When I was at Westside Louie told me " you got no ass " , and he had me do very

wide stance Sumo Stiff Leg Deadlifts.

Various sports physios in the UK have got me doing them and my hamstrings go

into spasm. One chap actually shook his head saying " I don't understand it " .

I guess we get back to what's appropriate for the client, Sumo SLs are great for

me but I have a short, strong back; maybe not so good for a long bodied non

lifter.

Cheers,

Young, London, UK

www.getmightynow.com

For Those Who Would Be Mighty!

On 13 Oct 2011, at 17:55, Pitruzzello <tonypit45@...> wrote:

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

> Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

> have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

> proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

> a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

> limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

> " the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

> know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

> raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

> anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

> worth incorporating into my routine.

>

> --

> J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

> Chicago, Illinois

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I regular prescribe Bridges for athletes, although i am not sure what a hip

thrust would be as an exercise. I use bridges as a glue activation exercise as

part of my warm ups. i find many athlets are hamstring dominant and not engage

their glutes correctly. Adding these exercises to my warm-ups encourage the

recruitment of the glutes in the following lifts.

Mark Helme

Wakefield, UK

Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts

Hello Everyone,

I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

" the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

worth incorporating into my routine.

--

J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

Chicago, Illinois

[Guest guest]

Dr. Pitruzello,

I've used them with youth (and some teen) athletes, as remedial exercises for

people who have very little strength. I always moved away from them as soon as

possible, put those people on their feet and never looked back.

If you're hitting the big basic movements - and are healthy/uninjured - IMO

glute bridges and hip thrusts are a waste of time.

The whole 'core strength' bandwagon is amazing isn't it...

 

Regards,

Plisk

Excelsior Sports

Buffalo NYPrepare To Be A Champion!

________________________________

Hello Everyone,

I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and

Hip Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them,

nor have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them.

Their proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I

do a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only

devote limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give

me  " the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I know

there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham raise,

good-morning, ...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if anyone has

any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are worth

incorporating into my routine.

--

J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

Chicago, Illinois

[Guest guest]

My hamstrings also tend to cramp up when I do glute bridges.  A PT friend of

mine suggested using a band around the knees, and this has effectively shut the

hamstrings down and fired the glutes better.

We use them in our warm up/activation each day.  And I have used them with my

high schoolers with hamstring issues, because I have found that many of them are

not firing their glutes much at all.

I don't believe you develop enough muscular tension to use them as an accessory

exercise, but I think they do have value in the warm up/ activation activities.

Mark

Syracuse, NY

________________________________

From: Young <youch01@...>

" Supertraining " <Supertraining >

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 3:50 PM

Subject: Re: Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts

 

Hi,

When I was at Westside Louie told me " you got no ass " , and he had me do very

wide stance Sumo Stiff Leg Deadlifts.

Various sports physios in the UK have got me doing them and my hamstrings go

into spasm. One chap actually shook his head saying " I don't understand it " .

I guess we get back to what's appropriate for the client, Sumo SLs are great for

me but I have a short, strong back; maybe not so good for a long bodied non

lifter.

Cheers,

Young, London, UK

www.getmightynow.com

For Those Who Would Be Mighty!

On 13 Oct 2011, at 17:55, Pitruzzello <tonypit45@...> wrote:

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

> Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

> have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

> proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

> a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

> limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

> " the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

> know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

> raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

> anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

> worth incorporating into my routine.

>

> --

> J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

> Chicago, Illinois

>

>

[Guest guest]

Mark,

above or under the knees, hip width? do you know why it decreases the hamstring

work?

 

Iglesias

Ossining, NY

________________________________

From: Mark <boogatc02@...>

" Supertraining " <Supertraining >

Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 11:45 AM

Subject: Re: Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts

 

My hamstrings also tend to cramp up when I do glute bridges.  A PT friend of

mine suggested using a band around the knees, and this has effectively shut the

hamstrings down and fired the glutes better.

We use them in our warm up/activation each day.  And I have used them with my

high schoolers with hamstring issues, because I have found that many of them are

not firing their glutes much at all.

I don't believe you develop enough muscular tension to use them as an accessory

exercise, but I think they do have value in the warm up/ activation activities.

Mark

Syracuse, NY

________________________________

From: Young <youch01@...>

" Supertraining " <Supertraining >

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 3:50 PM

Subject: Re: Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts

 

Hi,

When I was at Westside Louie told me " you got no ass " , and he had me do very

wide stance Sumo Stiff Leg Deadlifts.

Various sports physios in the UK have got me doing them and my hamstrings go

into spasm. One chap actually shook his head saying " I don't understand it " .

I guess we get back to what's appropriate for the client, Sumo SLs are great for

me but I have a short, strong back; maybe not so good for a long bodied non

lifter.

Cheers,

Young, London, UK

www.getmightynow.com

For Those Who Would Be Mighty!

On 13 Oct 2011, at 17:55, Pitruzzello <tonypit45@...> wrote:

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

> Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

> have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

> proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

> a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

> limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

> " the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

> know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

> raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

> anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

> worth incorporating into my routine.

>

> --

> J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

> Chicago, Illinois

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the tip Mark, I'll try it.

I totally agree it's more of an activation drill except for me it activated the

wrong area:)

Young

www.getmightynow.com

For Those Who Would Be Mighty!

On 14 Oct 2011, at 16:45, Mark <boogatc02@...> wrote:

>

> My hamstrings also tend to cramp up when I do glute bridges. A PT friend of

mine suggested using a band around the knees, and this has effectively shut the

hamstrings down and fired the glutes better.

> We use them in our warm up/activation each day. And I have used them with my

high schoolers with hamstring issues, because I have found that many of them are

not firing their glutes much at all.

> I don't believe you develop enough muscular tension to use them as an

accessory exercise, but I think they do have value in the warm up/ activation

activities.

>

> Mark

> Syracuse, NY

>

> ________________________________

> From: Young <youch01@...>

> " Supertraining " <Supertraining >

> Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 3:50 PM

> Subject: Re: Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts

>

>

> Hi,

> When I was at Westside Louie told me " you got no ass " , and he had me do very

wide stance Sumo Stiff Leg Deadlifts.

>

> Various sports physios in the UK have got me doing them and my hamstrings go

into spasm. One chap actually shook his head saying " I don't understand it " .

>

> I guess we get back to what's appropriate for the client, Sumo SLs are great

for me but I have a short, strong back; maybe not so good for a long bodied non

lifter.

>

> Cheers,

>

> Young, London, UK

> www.getmightynow.com

> For Those Who Would Be Mighty!

>

> On 13 Oct 2011, at 17:55, Pitruzzello <tonypit45@...> wrote:

>

> > Hello Everyone,

> >

> > I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

> > Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

> > have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

> > proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

> > a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

> > limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

> > " the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

> > know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

> > raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

> > anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

> > worth incorporating into my routine.

> >

> > --

> > J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

> > Chicago, Illinois

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Everything you wanted to know about the glutes including bridges and thrusts

from the Glute Guy.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/dis\

pelling_the_glute_myth

Bob Dannegger,

Raleigh, NC

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

> Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

> have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

> proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

> a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

> limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

> " the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

> know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

> raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

> anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

> worth incorporating into my routine.

>

> --

> J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

> Chicago, Illinois

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Everything you wanted to know about the glutes including bridges and thrusts

from the Glute Guy.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/dis\

pelling_the_glute_myth

Bob Dannegger,

Raleigh, NC

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

> Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

> have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

> proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

> a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

> limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

> " the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

> know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

> raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

> anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

> worth incorporating into my routine.

>

> --

> J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

> Chicago, Illinois

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I remember this article. Bret Contreras does hip thrusts with over 400 pounds,

yes. I'm really curious about the barbell hip thrust exercise myself but have

never dared to perform it in the gym, I confess.

Pérez

Reynosa, Mexico

From: Supertraining [mailto:Supertraining ] On

Behalf Of bobjjdan

Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 8:44 AM

Supertraining

Subject: Re: Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts

Everything you wanted to know about the glutes including bridges and thrusts

from the Glute Guy.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/dis\

pelling_the_glute_myth

Bob Dannegger,

Raleigh, NC

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

> Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

> have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

> proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

> a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

> limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

> " the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

> know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

> raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

> anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

> worth incorporating into my routine.

>

> --

> J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

> Chicago, Illinois

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I remember this article. Bret Contreras does hip thrusts with over 400 pounds,

yes. I'm really curious about the barbell hip thrust exercise myself but have

never dared to perform it in the gym, I confess.

Pérez

Reynosa, Mexico

From: Supertraining [mailto:Supertraining ] On

Behalf Of bobjjdan

Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 8:44 AM

Supertraining

Subject: Re: Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts

Everything you wanted to know about the glutes including bridges and thrusts

from the Glute Guy.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/dis\

pelling_the_glute_myth

Bob Dannegger,

Raleigh, NC

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

> Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

> have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

> proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

> a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

> limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

> " the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

> know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

> raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

> anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

> worth incorporating into my routine.

>

> --

> J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

> Chicago, Illinois

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks,

Just read this article.  I did find it interesting but after his " crunch or not

to crunch, " article, I don't have a lot of faith in his thought process.  I

certainly do agree with a lot of what he states though.  I believe that the

glutes are not being strengthened by many of these traditional exercises that

are supposed to target the glutes.  I have done a lot of the first stage

exercises mentioned.  I would like to try out the other exercises but I don't

belong to a gym and don't have access to the equipment.  I might try to rig up

the pendulum exercise with a band(s). 

By the way, what is the best way to stretch the hip flexors? Is the stretch

indicated enough?

Regards

Sharah

Sydney, Australia

________________________________

From: bobjjdan <rdannegger@...>

Supertraining

Sent: Sunday, 16 October 2011 12:44 AM

Subject: Re: Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts

 

Everything you wanted to know about the glutes including bridges and thrusts

from the Glute Guy.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/dis\

pelling_the_glute_myth

Bob Dannegger,

Raleigh, NC

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

> Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

> have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

> proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

> a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

> limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

> " the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

> know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

> raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

> anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

> worth incorporating into my routine.

>

> --

> J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

> Chicago, Illinois

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, here is a link to the best one I've ever tried.

http://www.ericcressey.com/exercise-of-the-week-wall-hip-flexor-mobilization

In his e-book " Show and Go " he also uses it in the forward stretch position for

two sets of 30 second holds alternated with another stretch. It's a good one.

Bob Dannegger

Raleigh, NC

> >

> > Hello Everyone,

> >

> > I just came across some YouTube videos of people doing Glute Bridges and Hip

> > Thrusts. In over 50 years of lifting, I've never seen anyone do them, nor

> > have I ever heard or any other PL guru advocating them. Their

> > proponents claim they are very effective at developing core strength. I do

> > a general strength and mass routine. Like most people, I can only devote

> > limited time to lifting; so I try to concentrate on exercises that give me

> > " the biggest bang for the buck, " e.g., squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. I

> > know there are " assistance exercises " (like hyperextensions, glute-ham

> > raise, good-morning,...) that can be very beneficial. I was wondering if

> > anyone has any opinions as to whether Glute Bridges and/or Hip Thrusts are

> > worth incorporating into my routine.

> >

> > --

> > J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

> > Chicago, Illinois

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Funny Stuff - Adaptation - Specificity = Useless Drills (I couldn't

" resist " )

Landau Aventura, Florida

www.exercisefraud.com

In a message dated 10/16/2011 12:56:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

rdannegger@... writes:

http://www.ericcressey.com/exercise-of-the-week-wall-hip-flexor-mobilization

[Guest guest]

Funny Stuff - Adaptation - Specificity = Useless Drills (I couldn't

" resist " )

Landau Aventura, Florida

www.exercisefraud.com

In a message dated 10/16/2011 12:56:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

rdannegger@... writes:

http://www.ericcressey.com/exercise-of-the-week-wall-hip-flexor-mobilization

[Guest guest]

Steve:

I was hoping for this response from you, thanks for not letting me down!

Hedrick

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Colorado State University-Pueblo

From: Plisk <ssp67047@...>

Subject: Re: Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts

" Supertraining " <Supertraining >

Date: Friday, October 14, 2011, 1:20 PM

Dr. Pitruzello,

I've used them with youth (and some teen) athletes, as remedial exercises for

people who have very little strength. I always moved away from them as soon as

possible, put those people on their feet and never looked back.

If you're hitting the big basic movements - and are healthy/uninjured - IMO

glute bridges and hip thrusts are a waste of time.

The whole 'core strength' bandwagon is amazing isn't it...

 

Regards,

Plisk

Excelsior Sports

Buffalo NYPrepare To Be A Champion!

=======================

[Guest guest]

Steve:

I was hoping for this response from you, thanks for not letting me down!

Hedrick

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Colorado State University-Pueblo

From: Plisk <ssp67047@...>

Subject: Re: Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts

" Supertraining " <Supertraining >

Date: Friday, October 14, 2011, 1:20 PM

Dr. Pitruzello,

I've used them with youth (and some teen) athletes, as remedial exercises for

people who have very little strength. I always moved away from them as soon as

possible, put those people on their feet and never looked back.

If you're hitting the big basic movements - and are healthy/uninjured - IMO

glute bridges and hip thrusts are a waste of time.

The whole 'core strength' bandwagon is amazing isn't it...

 

Regards,

Plisk

Excelsior Sports

Buffalo NYPrepare To Be A Champion!

=======================