How to Do Chair Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge

Chair Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge is a glutes exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Chair Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge

  1. 01Lie on your back and place one heel on the edge of a stable chair or bench.
  2. 02Lift the other leg off the ground, keeping the knee bent or leg extended.
  3. 03Drive through the elevated heel to lift your hips until they are fully extended.
  4. 04Pause at the top and squeeze your glute for one second.
  5. 05Lower your hips back toward the floor with control.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Chair Elevated Single Leg 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

Drive through the heel of the working foot to maximize glute recruitment and hip extension.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Chair Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge questions

What muscles does Chair Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge work?

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

How do you do Chair Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge correctly?

Lie on your back and place one heel on the edge of a stable chair or bench. Lift the other leg off the ground, keeping the knee bent or leg extended. Drive through the elevated heel to lift your hips until they are fully extended. Pause at the top and squeeze your glute for one second. Lower your hips back toward the floor with control.

What is the A90 coach tip for Chair Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge?

Drive through the heel of the working foot to maximize glute recruitment and hip extension.

Is Chair Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge suitable for beginners?

Chair Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Chair Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge?

No. Chair Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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