MOVEMENT GUIDE / MAT
Glute bridge
Press through feet and raise hips without over-arching your lower back.
Target muscles
Gluteus maximus and hamstrings
Setup
Stand tall with feet stable and choose a range you can control.
Perform the move
Press through feet and raise hips without over-arching your lower back. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Build practical leg strength for getting up, climbing and daily tasks.
Common mistake
Pushing through the toes instead of the whole foot.
Alternative
Single-leg bridge
Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
Explore the movement library →