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barbell glute bridge

barbell glute bridge exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: barbell.

barbell glute bridge exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, lower back

How to perform

  1. Start by lying flat on your back on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Place a barbell across your hips, holding it securely with both hands.
  3. Engage your glutes and core muscles, then lift your hips off the ground until your body forms 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.