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Single leg bridge with outstretched leg

The single leg bridge with outstretched leg is a bodyweight exercise targeting the glutes. It involves lying on your back with one leg bent and the other leg extended straight out. By lifting your hips off the ground, you engage the glutes and hamstrings while maintaining core stability.

How to perform: Single leg bridge with outstretched leg

At a glance

Area
Upper legs
Main muscle
Glutes
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
  • Do not let your hips sag; maintain a straight line from shoulders to knees.
  • Breathe out as you lift your hips and breathe in as you lower them.

What to watch out for

  • Lower back pain
  • Hip injuries
  • Knee injuries

Also known as

Ponte a gamba singola con gamba tesa, Single Leg Glute Bridge, Single Leg Hip Thrust, Single Leg Bridge, Glute Bridge, Hip Thrust, Bodyweight Glute Exercise

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