Glutes · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Glute Bridge
The barbell glute bridge is a strength exercise that targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and lower back. It involves lifting the hips off the ground while supporting a barbell across the hips, requiring core engagement and proper form to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Primary muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Lower back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do Barbell Glute Bridge, step by step
- Start by lying flat on your back on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place a barbell across your hips, holding it securely with both hands.
- Engage 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.
- Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your glutes.
- Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Barbell Glute Bridge works your glutes as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings and lower back.
Track Barbell Glute Bridge in SPLYT
Barbell Glute Bridge is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
