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barbell glute bridge two legs on bench (male)

barbell glute bridge two legs on bench (male) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: barbell.

barbell glute bridge two legs on bench (male) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, core

How to perform

  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.