Barbell Glute Bridge
Exercise Animation
Exercise Details
Equipment
barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Type
isolation
Muscle Focus
Primary Muscles
glutes
Secondary Muscles
abshamstrings
Instructions
- 1.Sit down on the floor with your knees bent and a barbell across your hips. Lie down face up holding the barbell in place on across your groin area. This is your starting position.
- 2.Perform the movement by pushing your hips vertically up, driving the movement through your heels. Push up as far as you can.
- 3.Only your feet, upper shoulders and head should be touching the floor. Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 4.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.
Tips
- You can use a padded bar to decrease discomfort.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
Breathing Instructions
Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the cocentric (elevation) portion.
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