Lower body exercise
Glute Bridge
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A floor exercise that trains the glutes and hips, with a single-leg version as you progress.
How to perform it
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat.
Drive your hips up into a straight line from knees to shoulders.
Hold briefly at the top.
Lower under control and repeat.
Coaching cues
- Keep your ribs down
- Drive through the whole foot
- Reach the arms forward for more core involvement
- Avoid arching your lower back at the top
Make it easier
Shorten the range of the lift.
Make it harder
Lift one leg and hold, or march legs alternately.
What it trains
GlutesHip extensionCore stabilityHamstrings
Programming
10–15 reps or 20–30 second holds, 2–3 sets.
General educational content, not individualized medical care. Use pain-free ranges and seek qualified guidance for injury, health, pregnancy or recovery concerns.
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