Exercise library
Glutes
Single-Leg Glute Bridge
No equipment needed
- Primary muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings, Core
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Hinge
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Lie on your back with one foot planted and the other leg extended. Drive through the planted heel to lift the hips until level, squeeze the glute, then lower under 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.
- Bodyweight Hip ThrustBodyweightHinge
- Donkey KickBodyweightHinge
- Fire HydrantBodyweightHinge
- Frog PumpBodyweightHinge
- Glute BridgeBodyweightHinge
- Band Hip AbductionBandHinge
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the glutes: