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Single Leg Glute Bridge

Main muscles
Glutes
Also works
Hamstrings
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation · Push

How to do it

  1. Lay on the floor with your feet flat and knees bent.
  2. Raise one leg off of the ground, pulling the knee to your chest. This will be your starting position.
  3. Execute the movement by driving through the heel, extending your hip upward and raising your glutes off of the ground.
  4. Extend as far as possible, pause and then return to the starting position.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Single Leg Glute Bridge work?
Mainly the glutes, with help from the hamstrings.
What equipment do I need?
Nothing but your bodyweight.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes, it is rated beginner level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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