How to Do Barbell Glute Bridge (Hands On Bar)

Barbell Glute Bridge (Hands On Bar) 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 (Hands On Bar)

  1. 01Sit on the floor with legs extended and roll a loaded barbell over the hips, using a pad for comfort.
  2. 02Lie flat on the back and bend the knees to 90 degrees, placing the feet flat on the floor hip-width apart.
  3. 03Place both hands on the barbell outside the thighs to steady the load during the lift.
  4. 04Drive through the heels to lift the hips toward the ceiling until the thighs and torso form a straight line.
  5. 05Contract the glutes hard at the top before lowering the hips back to the floor.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Glute Bridge (Hands On Bar)

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

Keep the chin tucked toward the chest throughout the entire movement to prevent over-extension of the lumbar spine at the top.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Glute Bridge (Hands On Bar) questions

What muscles does Barbell Glute Bridge (Hands On Bar) work?

Barbell Glute Bridge (Hands On Bar) 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 (Hands On Bar) correctly?

Sit on the floor with legs extended and roll a loaded barbell over the hips, using a pad for comfort. Lie flat on the back and bend the knees to 90 degrees, placing the feet flat on the floor hip-width apart. Place both hands on the barbell outside the thighs to steady the load during the lift. Drive through the heels to lift the hips toward the ceiling until the thighs and torso form a straight line. Contract the glutes hard at the top before lowering the hips back to the floor.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Glute Bridge (Hands On Bar)?

Keep the chin tucked toward the chest throughout the entire movement to prevent over-extension of the lumbar spine at the top.

Is Barbell Glute Bridge (Hands On Bar) suitable for beginners?

Barbell Glute Bridge (Hands On Bar) is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Glute Bridge (Hands On Bar)?

Barbell Glute Bridge (Hands On Bar) uses barbell.

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