How to Do Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge

Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge is a glutes exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge

  1. 01Lie on your back with one heel resting on a bench or elevated platform and the other ankle crossed over the opposite knee.
  2. 02Drive through the elevated heel to lift your hips toward the ceiling.
  3. 03Squeeze your glutes at the peak of the movement while keeping your core braced and ribs down.
  4. 04Lower your hips back to the floor with control, maintaining the figure four position throughout.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four 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

Keep the elevated foot flexed and drive through the heel of the supporting leg to maximize glute engagement.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge questions

What muscles does Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge work?

Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge is catalogued as a glutes exercise in A90 Training Club, with the glutes as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge correctly?

Lie on your back with one heel resting on a bench or elevated platform and the other ankle crossed over the opposite knee. Drive through the elevated heel to lift your hips toward the ceiling. Squeeze your glutes at the peak of the movement while keeping your core braced and ribs down. Lower your hips back to the floor with control, maintaining the figure four position throughout.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge?

Keep the elevated foot flexed and drive through the heel of the supporting leg to maximize glute engagement.

Is Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge suitable for beginners?

Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge?

No. Bodyweight Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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