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Feet-Elevated Glute Bridge

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3sets
12-15reps
60srest
~4.3kcal/min

How to do it

Muscles worked

Secondary
HamstringsAbs

Secondary muscles help but are not the main target

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Feel it right

Where you should feel it, the one cue to remember, and quick fixes when you feel it somewhere else.

You should feel it inGlutes

Glutes squeezing hard at the top; some hamstring work is normal.

Key cue (the coach says it during the set)“Tuck the pelvis, drive through the heels, squeeze 1 second.”

Tempo · Up 1 s · squeeze 2 · down 2 s

Choosing the load: Too easy? Slow down or pause at the hardest point. Too hard? Use an easier version (knees, incline, band).

Feel it somewhere else? Fix it like this

  • Feel it in Lower backOver-arching at the top. Stop when hips line up with knees and shoulders, ribs down, tuck the tailbone.
  • Feel it in Back thighsFeet too far away. Walk them closer so the shins are vertical at the top, then push through the heels.
  • Feel it in Front thighsFeet too close or pushing through the toes. Move the feet out slightly and press through the heels.
  • Barely felt itToo light or too fast. Lower for 3 seconds, pause 1 second at the stretch, and pick a load that leaves only 1–2 reps in the tank.
  • Joint painSharp or joint pain is a stop sign: end this set, lower the weight, shorten the range — if it repeats, switch to an easier variation.

During a workout we ask after the first set where you felt it and give the fix right away — and remember it for next time.

Tips

  • A higher platform increases difficulty — progress gradually.
  • Tuck your pelvis slightly at the top so the glutes, not the lower back, finish the move.
  • Bring your heels closer to your hips if you feel it mostly in your hamstrings.

Common mistakes

  • Arching the lower back to lift the hips higher.
  • Letting the knees fall inward or flare out.

Breathing

Exhale as you lift your hips, inhale as you lower.

Recommended by goal

Build muscle3–4 sets × 8–12 reps · rest 60–90 s
Strength4–5 sets × 4–6 reps · rest 2–3 min
Endurance2–3 sets × 15–20 reps · rest 30–45 s

Variations of this move

Alternatives for the same muscle