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Glute Bridge

Hip raise lying on your back. Lying on your back with your feet planted, you raise your hips until your knees, hips, and shoulders form one line.

Category
Bodyweight
Muscles
Glutes, Hamstrings
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Mat

How to do the Glute Bridge, step by step

  1. Lie on your back, feet hip-width and close to your glutes.
  2. Drive your heels into the floor.
  3. Raise your hips until your body is straight from knees to shoulders.
  4. Squeeze your glutes hard at the top, then lower.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Arching at the topribs down, move from your hips.
  • Knees fall apartkeep your knees over your feet.

How to scale the Glute Bridge

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Shorter range
  • With a short hold at the top

Also known as

Hip bridge

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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