Bodyweight Frog Pump
Improves lower back strength and glute engagement without equipment.
BackBeginnerStrengthHinge
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: erector spinae, glutes. Secondary: hamstrings, core |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Back |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Hinge |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 12-15 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~40 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Start on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips.
- Step 2: Engage core and keep back straight.
- Step 3: Lift hips up and back, squeezing glutes and pushing heels towards floor.
- Step 4: Hold for a brief moment at the top.
- Step 5: Slowly return to start.
- Step 6: Focus on exhaling as you lift.
- Step 7: Keep movements controlled.
Coaching tips
Benefits
Improves lower back strength and glute engagement without equipment.
Common mistakes
Letting hips sag or not fully extending.
Make it harder
Add a dumbbell or barbell for increased resistance.
Make it easier
Perform with knees on the ground for less intensity.
Breathing
Exhale on extension, inhale on return
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