Weighted Glute Bridges
- Select an appropriate weight for the plate you will be using. Place it next to where you will be laying.
- Lay on flat on your back. Bend your knees, bringing your feet towards your hips. Bring the plate up and on to your pelvic area.
- Tighten your core, flatten your back, and make sure your feet are firmly on the ground. Raise your hips up, creating a straight line from your head to your knees.
- Slowly lower your hips and repeat the movement.
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Weighted glute bridges is a gym work out exercise that targets glutes & hip flexors and also involves abs and lower back. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Lying side leg lifts / lateral raises / hip abductors / adductors, stability / swiss / exercise ball single / one leg hips raises / leg curls and single / one leg bench bodyweight squats are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as weighted glute bridges. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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