Frog Pump

A bodyweight exercise for the gluteus maximus.

  • Glutes
  • Bodyweight

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Muscles worked

MainGluteus maximus

Setup

Lie on the floor, feet together close to the hips; a dumbbell on the hips adds load.

How to do it well

  • Soles of the feet together, knees out
  • Pump the hips up fast, squeeze at the top
  • Short range, high reps

Common mistakes

  • Arching the back to go higher
  • Letting the knees come together

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.