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Straight leg hip bridge

Intermediate

Straight leg hip bridge is a compound bodyweight exercise for the hamstrings, also working the glutes, abs, lower back, and calves.

What it works

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Also works

GlutesAbsLower backCalves

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Lie supine with legs straight hip-width apart, heels on the floor and toes pointed up.
  2. 2Brace the core and lightly posteriorly tilt the pelvis; keep knees extended without locking out.
  3. 3Press the heels into the floor and squeeze the hamstrings and glutes to lift the hips.
  4. 4Raise until your shoulders, hips, and ankles align; keep ribs down and neck neutral.
  5. 5Pause 1–2 seconds while maintaining straight legs and level hips.
  6. 6Lower the hips slowly to the floor without arching the lower back.
  7. 7Exhale on the lift, inhale on the descent, and repeat for reps.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell single leg deadlift with stepbox supportDumbbell
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