barbell glute bridge two legs on bench (male)
barbell glute bridge two legs on bench (male) — highlighted muscle: glutes

Muscles worked

glutes, hamstrings, core

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barbell glute bridge two legs on bench (male)

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
hamstrings

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Start by sitting on the edge of a bench with your upper back resting against it and your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.

  2. 2

    Place a barbell across your hips, holding it securely with both hands.

  3. 3

    Engage your glutes and core muscles, then press through your heels to lift your hips off the bench, creating a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your glutes.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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