Barbell glute bridge
The barbell glute bridge is a strength exercise that primarily targets the glutes. It involves lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, placing a barbell across your hips, and lifting your hips towards the ceiling by squeezing your glutes.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper legs
- Main muscle
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Do not overextend your lower back at the top of the movement.
- Ensure your feet are flat on the floor and your knees are aligned with your toes.
What to watch out for
- Lower back pain
- Hip injuries
- Knee injuries
Also known as
Ponte glutei con bilanciere, barbell hip thrust, hip bridge with barbell, hip thrust, glute bridge, glute workout