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Barbell Glute Bridge
A weighted glute bridge using a barbell for increased resistance.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- gluteus maximus · hamstrings
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Lie on the floor with a barbell across your hips and knees bent.
- Drive your hips up by squeezing your glutes.
- Hold at the top with hips fully extended.
- Lower with control.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Drive through your heels rather than your toes.
- Finish with your ribs down to avoid arching the lower back.
- Keep your knees in line with your feet, not caving inward.