Single Leg Glute Bridge

Single Leg Glute Bridge — Start position — Start position

Single Leg Glute Bridge — End position — End position

Region: Hip & Glute
Equipment: Body Only
Category: Strength
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: isolation
Force: push

Muscles worked

glutes
hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Lay on the floor with your feet flat and knees bent.
Raise one leg off of the ground, pulling the knee to your chest. This will be your starting position.
Execute the movement by driving through the heel, extending your hip upward and raising your glutes off of the ground.
Extend as far as possible, pause and then return to the starting position.

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