Barbell Glute Bridge
How to do the Barbell Glute Bridge with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Glutes
Calves, Hamstrings
Barbell
How to do the Barbell Glute Bridge
- 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 Glute Bridge: common questions
What muscles does the Barbell Glute Bridge work?
The Barbell Glute Bridge primarily works the Glutes. It also recruits the Calves and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Barbell Glute Bridge suitable for beginners?
The Barbell Glute Bridge is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Glute Bridge?
To do the Barbell Glute Bridge you'll need a barbell.
Is the Barbell Glute Bridge a compound or isolation exercise?
The Barbell Glute Bridge is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Barbell Glute Bridge with correct form?
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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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