Can you modify glute raises?

[JulieL]

I think that's what the are called - where you lay on your back put one heel on the step and raise the other leg and push up. Well could I do this with a pillow under my back, and do it w/no weights an lower the step? This is such a good exercise and if I can keep it in w/modifications I would like to.

After 16 weeks along in my pregnancy I'm no longer to due workouts flat on my back - that's the reason for the question.

Thanks

 

[hippahips]

Julie, when I was pregnant I used to work my glutes by leaning a bit and holding onto the back of a chair, my back angled about 45 degrees, and with knee bent also 45 degrees, I'd move my leg back with the movement coming primarily from the glute. Hope this helps.

Pinky

 

[red_mct]

You can also do these on the stability ball without the step, if that is an allowed activity....

 

[saia11]

I'm not sure exactly what levels you would need to set this up, but you make your long step on an incline if you have the kind with risers on each end. Then, if you have enough extra risers and a high step topper or a very stable stool/chair/coffee table that is the right height, place this near the low end of your long step and actually make it quite a bit higher so that its higher in relation to your butt than it would be if you were on the floor. That way you wouldn't be flat on your back, could lay a mat over the step board for extra cushioning, and still be able to feel the burn. If you have the equipment you might give it a try, or have someone else give it a try for safety before you attempt it (Do I hear you calling DH?)
HTH,
Mattea