How to Do Barbell Glute Bridge

Barbell Glute Bridge is a glutes exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Glute Bridge

  1. 01Lie on the floor with a padded barbell positioned across the crease of the hips and knees bent at 90 degrees.
  2. 02Grip the bar with both hands to stabilize it and plant the heels firmly on the ground.
  3. 03Drive through the heels to lift the hips until the knees, hips, and shoulders form a straight line.
  4. 04Squeeze the glutes hard at the top for one second before lowering back to the floor.
  5. 05Exhale as the hips rise and inhale as they return to the starting position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Glute Bridge

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Glutes Extends the hip, your main power generator.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Tuck the chin toward the chest and look toward the barbell to maintain a neutral spine and prevent lower back hyperextension.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Glute Bridge questions

What muscles does Barbell Glute Bridge work?

Barbell Glute Bridge is catalogued as a glutes exercise in A90 Training Club, with the glutes as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Glute Bridge correctly?

Lie on the floor with a padded barbell positioned across the crease of the hips and knees bent at 90 degrees. Grip the bar with both hands to stabilize it and plant the heels firmly on the ground. Drive through the heels to lift the hips until the knees, hips, and shoulders form a straight line. Squeeze the glutes hard at the top for one second before lowering back to the floor. Exhale as the hips rise and inhale as they return to the starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Glute Bridge?

Tuck the chin toward the chest and look toward the barbell to maintain a neutral spine and prevent lower back hyperextension.

Is Barbell Glute Bridge suitable for beginners?

Barbell Glute Bridge is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Glute Bridge?

Barbell Glute Bridge uses barbell.

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