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Glutes

Barbell Glute Bridge

Barbell Glute Bridge (Start)Barbell Glute Bridge (End)

A hip extension lying on the floor with a barbell across your hips to strengthen the glutes.

Primary musclesGlutes
Secondary musclesCalvesHamstrings

Energy burned

≈ 30 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 5.3 kcal/min

Estimate range 23–38 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked18 %
Effort during a set9.3 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

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Setup

  1. 1Sit on the floor with a barbell across your hips, padded with a towel or pad.
  2. 2Lie back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

How to perform

  1. 1Brace your core and drive through your heels.
  2. 2Lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees.
  3. 3Squeeze your glutes at the top.
  4. 4Lower slowly and repeat.

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