Exercise library
Glutes
Glute Bridge
No equipment needed
- Primary muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Hinge
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat near your hips. Drive through the heels to lift the hips until your body forms a straight line, squeeze the glutes, then lower down.
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.
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- Donkey KickBodyweightHinge
- Fire HydrantBodyweightHinge
- Frog PumpBodyweightHinge
- Single-Leg Glute BridgeBodyweightHinge
- Band Hip AbductionBandHinge
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the glutes: