Glute Bridge
Technique guide
Set-up
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- Rest your arms by your sides.
How to do it
- Press through your heels and lift your hips until your body is straight from shoulders to knees.
- Squeeze your glutes at the top for a moment.
- Lower your hips slowly back to the floor.
Coaching cues
- Keep your ribs down and your lower back neutral.
- Push your knees slightly out, in line with your toes.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back at the top.
- Placing your feet so far away that your hamstrings do most of the work.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
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