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Barbell glute bridge

Intermediate

Barbell glute bridge is a compound barbell exercise for the glutes, also working the hamstrings and lower back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Glutes

Also works

HamstringsLower back

Equipment
Barbell
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
3 min

How to do it

  1. 1Start by lying flat on your back on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. 2Place a barbell across your hips, holding it securely with both hands.
  3. 3Engage your glutes and core muscles, then lift your hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your glutes.
  5. 5Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Glute bridge marchBodyweight
  • Rear decline bridgeBodyweight
  • Barbell glute bridge two legs on benchBarbell
  • Single leg bridge with outstretched legBodyweight
  • Glute bridge two legs on benchBodyweight
  • Band hip liftResistance band

Easier variations

  • Glute bridge two legs on benchBodyweight
  • Low glute bridge on floorBodyweight
  • Pelvic tilt into bridgeBodyweight
  • Rear decline bridgeBodyweight
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