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Barbell Glute Bridge

Barbell Glute Bridge is a intermediate powerlifting exercise using barbell. It works the glutes, with help from the calves and hamstrings.

intermediatebarbellpush movementcompoundpowerlifting

Main muscles
glutes
Also works
calves, hamstrings

How to do it

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Extend as far as possible, then reverse the motion to return to the starting position.

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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).

Barbell Glute Bridge: muscles worked and how to do it | Hominin