Single-Leg Glute Bridge

A bodyweight exercise for the gluteus maximus.

  • Glutes
  • Bodyweight

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Muscles worked

MainGluteus maximus
AlsoHamstrings

Setup

Lie on the floor, the working foot under the knee.

How to do it well

  • One foot flat, the other leg held up
  • Drive the planted heel down and lift the hips
  • Keep the hips level

Common mistakes

  • Letting the free-side hip drop
  • Arching the lower back

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.