Also known as Floor Bridge or Glute Bridge or Hip Thrust
Main Muscle TargetedGluteus Maximus
Exercise TypePowerlifting
Auxiliary Muscles WorkedCalves, Hamstrings
EquipmentBands
Mechanics TypeCompound
Exercise LevelBeginner
Applied ForcePush
Sport
Male Version
Female Version
Male variant
Male variant
Female variant
Female variant

Instructions

1) After choosing a suitable band, lay down in the middle of the rack, after securing the band on either side of you. If your rack doesn't have pegs, the band can be secured using heavy dumbbells or similar objects, just ensure they won't move.
2) Adjust your position so that the band is directly over your hips. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor. Your hands can be on the floor or holding the band in position.
3) Keeping your shoulders on the ground, drive through your heels to raise your hips, pushing into the band as high as you can.
4) Pause at the top of the motion, and return to the starting position.

Alternative Exercises

Barbell Hip Thrust, Barbell Glute Bridge


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