Legs·Barbell·Compound

Barbell Glute Bridge

Glutes · Barbell

Intermediate

Body Part

Legs

Equipment

Barbell

Level

Intermediate

Type

Compound

Force

Push

The Barbell Glute Bridge is an intermediate barbell exercise that primarily targets the Glutes.

Muscles Worked

Glutes primaryCalves secondaryHamstrings secondary

How to Do the Barbell Glute Bridge

  1. 1Begin 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. 2Begin 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. 3Extend as far as possible, then reverse the motion to return to the starting position.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.