But don’t discredit it by looks alone: The frog pump deserves a rotating spot in your workout.
(aka the Glute Guy).
Do sets of the frog pump exercise regularly (i.e.
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The other muscle group frog pumps help strengthen?
Your hip abductor muscles, says Pla.
If using a dumbbell, hold it on either end while resting it on hips.
C.Draw belly button down toward the floor to engage midsection and press lower back into the floor.
E.Pause at the top before lowering butt back down to the floor with control.
Who Should Do Frog Pumps?
Most people can benefit from the frog pump exercise.
Still, if the frog stance doesn’t feel right, just don’t do it, he says.
If this is you, try a narrow- or wide-stance glute bridge instead.
In this case, try doing basic hip bridges instead, suggests Matheny.
“[These] require less opening at the hips.
