Glutes · Barbell

Barbell Glute Bridge

A compound movement that trains your glutes, done with a barbell. Your calves and hamstrings help out.

Barbell Glute Bridge, starting positionBarbell Glute Bridge, end position

Muscles you'll work

Barbell Glute Bridge muscles worked, front viewBarbell Glute Bridge muscles worked, back view
GlutesPrimaryCalves · HamstringsSecondary

How to do it

  1. Begin seated on the ground with a loaded barbell over your legs. Using a fat bar or having a pad on the bar can greatly reduce the discomfort caused by this exercise. Roll the bar so that it is directly above your hips, and lay down flat on the floor.
  2. Begin the movement by driving through with your heels, extending your hips vertically through the bar. Your weight should be supported by your upper back and the heels of your feet.
  3. Extend as far as possible, then reverse the motion to return to the starting position.

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Barbell Hip ThrustLateral LungeReverse Lunge (Barbell)Butt Lift (Bridge)
EquipmentBarbell
TypeCompound
Push or pullPush
LevelIntermediate

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