Toe Tip Glute Bridge Abduction

1. Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, close to your buttocks.

2. Push up onto the balls of your feet so that your heels are lifted off the ground, hence the "tip toe" position.

3. Drive your hips upward by squeezing your glutes, forming a straight line from your shoulders to your knees – this is your starting position in the glute bridge.

4. Once at the top of the glute bridge, perform the abduction by moving your knees outward away from each other while maintaining the hip lift. This movement targets your hip abductors, particularly the gluteus medius. Make sure to keep the movement controlled and avoid dropping your hips.

5. Slowly bring your knees back together, still keeping your hips lifted.

6. Repeat the abduction for the desired number of repetitions.

7. After completing the repetitions, carefully lower your hips back down to the ground, and allow your heels to come down as well, returning to your initial position.

Tips: - Ensure your core is engaged throughout the exercise to maintain stability and protect your lower back. - Perform the exercise in a controlled manner to maximize engagement of the target muscle groups. - If you are new to the exercise, it's a good idea to master the standard glute bridge before adding the abduction component.

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