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Glute Bridge demonstration

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Glute Bridge

A bodyweight glute activation exercise performed lying on the floor.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Hamstrings

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

  2. 02

    Drive your hips up by squeezing your glutes.

  3. 03

    Hold briefly at the top with hips fully extended.

  4. 04

    Lower your hips back down with control.

  5. 05

    Repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.