Exercise guide

Glute bridge

Works your glutes, with help from your hamstrings. Body weight. Beginner friendly.

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The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.

Main musclesglutes
Helpershamstrings
EquipmentBody weight
LevelBeginner friendly
In your plan3 sets of 15-20 reps
Rest1 minute

How to do it

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat, about hip width.
  2. Press your lower back gently into the floor.
  3. Drive your hips up until your body is straight from shoulders to knees and squeeze your glutes.
  4. Hold for a second, then lower for 2 seconds.
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The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.

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