Glute bridge
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Glutes · Maximus
- Low load
- Core and Hamstrings · Hip extension
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Lie on your back with the knees bent and the feet flat, roughly a hand's length from the glutes. Tilt the pelvis posteriorly first, then lift the hips by driving through the heels until the body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders, and squeeze at the top. Keep the ribs down — the movement should come from the hips, not from arching the lower back.
Form cues
- Posterior tilt before you lift
- Drive through the heels
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.