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Wall Bridge and Calf Raise

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.
Image Source: Courtesy of Callie Jardine