This wall Pilates move literally elevates the classic glute bridge, amping up the engagement of your glute muscles and core.
- Sit about one foot away from a wall, and lie down on your back. Place your feet flat on the wall so your legs are in tabletop. This is your starting position.
- Press your feet into the wall to engage your hamstrings and glutes, and lift your hips off the floor. (Make sure not to arch your back.) When your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees, lift your heels off the wall to balance on your toes, and do a calf raise.
- Reverse the movement, lowering your heels to the wall and then your hips to the floor to return to the starting position. That's one rep.
- Do 15 reps.