Exercise library / Glute Bridge
Isolation · Hinge
Glute Bridge
Glute Bridge is an isolation exercise that targets the glutes directly. The movement is a hip hinge: push your hips back with a long, neutral spine, then drive them forward to stand — no rounding through the lower back. Your hamstrings and core assist throughout the movement.
Primary muscles
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings and Core
Equipment
Bodyweight, Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Hinge
Type
Isolation (single-joint)
Substitutions
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Barbell Hip Thrust
Same hinge pattern · also trains the glutes.
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Back Extension
Same hinge pattern · also trains the glutes.
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