Single Leg Glute Bridge
How to do the Single Leg Glute Bridge with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Glutes
Hamstrings
Body Only
How to do the Single Leg Glute Bridge
- 1
Lay on the floor with your feet flat and knees bent.
- 2
Raise one leg off of the ground, pulling the knee to your chest. This will be your starting position.
- 3
Execute the movement by driving through the heel, extending your hip upward and raising your glutes off of the ground.
- 4
Extend as far as possible, pause and then return to the starting position.
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Single Leg Glute Bridge: common questions
What muscles does the Single Leg Glute Bridge work?
The Single Leg Glute Bridge primarily works the Glutes. It also recruits the Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Single Leg Glute Bridge suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Single Leg Glute Bridge is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Single Leg Glute Bridge?
None. The Single Leg Glute Bridge is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Single Leg Glute Bridge a compound or isolation exercise?
The Single Leg Glute Bridge is an isolation exercise, it targets the glutes through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Single Leg Glute Bridge with correct form?
Lay on the floor with your feet flat and knees bent. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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