Exercise library
Glutes
Barbell Glute Bridge
- Primary muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Hinge
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Lie on the floor with the bar over your hips and knees bent. Drive through your heels to lift the hips until they lock out, squeeze the glutes hard, then lower with control.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the glutes — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Barbell Hip ThrustBarbellHinge
- Band Hip AbductionBandHinge
- Band Lateral WalkBandHinge
- Bodyweight Hip ThrustBodyweightHinge
- Cable Hip AbductionCableHinge
- Cable Hip ThrustCableHinge
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the glutes: