Barbell Glute Bridge: How to Do It, Muscles Worked & Form Tips

Muscle group: Glutes/Legs
Primary muscles: Glutes
Secondary muscles: Calves and hamstrings
Equipment: Barbell
Type: Compound
Level: Intermediate

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How to do the Barbell Glute Bridge

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

Muscles worked

The Barbell Glute Bridge mainly works your glutes, with help from your calves and hamstrings.

Barbell Glute Bridge start and finish positions

Barbell Glute Bridge: Starting position — Starting position

Barbell Glute Bridge: Ending position — Ending position

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