Glute Bridge

A foundational lower body exercise that targets the glutes and builds hip stability and control.

How to Do It

• Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
• Place a dumbbell, barbell, or plate across your hips.
• Brace your core and keep your ribs down.
• Drive through your heels to lift your hips upward.
• Squeeze your glutes at the top.
• Lower your hips back down with control.

Key Cues

• Keep the weight stable on your hips.
• Push through your heels.
• Fully extend your hips at the top without arching your back.

Common Mistakes

• Letting the weight shift or roll.
• Overarching the lower back.
• Not reaching full hip extension.