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Barbell Glute Bridge

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleGlutes EquipmentBarbell

Step by step

  1. Start by lying flat on your back on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Place a barbell across your hips, holding it securely with both hands.
  3. Engage your glutes and core muscles, then lift your hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your glutes.
  5. Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Glutes (primary)HamstringsLower Back

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