Glute bridge

Bodyweight, on the floor

Also called bodyweight glute bridge

Glute bridge, start positionGlute bridge, end position
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Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Drive the hips up until the body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders, then lower.

  1. Feet flat, heels near the hips
  2. Squeeze the glutes at the top
  3. Ribs down, no arching

Movement

Pattern
Hip extension
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
None

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Lower body

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