Glutes · Barbell · Intermediate

How to do Barbell Glute Bridge Two Legs On Bench

The barbell glute bridge with two legs on a bench is a compound lower body exercise that primarily targets the glutes, while also engaging the hamstrings and core. It is performed by resting your upper back on a bench, placing a barbell across your hips, and driving your hips upward to create a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.

Barbell Glute Bridge Two Legs On Bench demonstration
Primary muscle
Glutes
Also works
Hamstrings and Core
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Legs

How to do Barbell Glute Bridge Two Legs On Bench, step by step

  1. Start by sitting on the edge of a bench with your upper back resting against it and your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
  2. Place a barbell across your hips, holding it securely with both hands.
  3. Engage your glutes and core muscles, then press through your heels to lift your hips off the bench, creating a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your glutes.
  5. Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Glute Bridge Two Legs On Bench works your glutes as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings and core.

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