Glute Bridge primarily works the glutes. It is categorized as a hinge movement and uses Exercise mat.
- Primary muscles
- glutes
- Equipment
- Exercise mat
- Movement pattern
- hinge
- Catalog difficulty
- 1 of 5
How to do Glute Bridge
- Drive through heels
- Squeeze at the top, ribs down
Common mistakes
- Arching the low back — shorten the range
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is glutes. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Harder option: Hip Thrust / Loaded Bridge
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Hip Thrust / Loaded Bridge · Kettlebell Deadlift · Cable Pull-Through · Kettlebell Swing · Rack Pull · Single-Leg Hip Thrust
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