barbell glute bridge

TARGET: glutes

EQUIPMENT: barbell

SECONDARY: hamstrings, lower back

1. Start by lying flat on your back on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
2. Place a barbell across your hips, holding it securely with both hands.
3. Engage your glutes and core muscles, then lift your hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your glutes.
5. Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.