Glute Bridge: Wall Push

I find that many people have trouble with true hip extension when doing daily tasks, and especially in the deadlift. This leads to the hip extension during gait coming from the back or sometimes even the hamstrings instead of from the hip. This movement is meant to help you develop that pattern. - Start by lying on the ground with knees bent and arms pushing the wall away. Exhale this whole time to assist in positioning your ribs. You can now breathe 'behind the shield.' - Next, exhale to initiate, and push your heels into the ground to drive your hips towards the sky. - Pause for a moment at the top. Return to the starting position by CONTINUING to push through your heels. - Repeat as needed. - Note: Hip height is NOT the focus here. Just feel that your heel push is creating every millimeter of hip extension. * If you have trouble with this movement, spend some time mobilizing your quads and hip flexors.