Exercise

Butt Lift (Bridge)

Also known as: glute bridge, bridge, butt bridge, hip bridge

Butt Lift (Bridge) — position 1Butt Lift (Bridge) — position 2

Butt Lift (Bridge) is a isolation exercise for the glutes. Main target: gluteus maximus. Also works: biceps femoris. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight
TypeIsolation
MovementPush
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Lie flat on the floor on your back with the hands by your side and your knees bent. Your feet should be placed around shoulder width. This will be your starting position.
  2. Pushing mainly with your heels, lift your hips off the floor while keeping your back straight. Breathe out as you perform this part of the motion and hold at the top for a second.
  3. Slowly go back to the starting position as you breathe in.

Common mistakes

  • Lifting the hips by arching the lower back.

Tips

  • Drive through your heels, squeeze your glutes at the top and hold for a second.

Used in these programs

3-Day Full Body Workout for Beginners

The whole body in every session, three times a week, three different days. Simple free-weight and machine exercises.

Beginner · 3 times a week · Gym
No-Equipment Full Body Home Workout

Three bodyweight sessions a week: squats, push-ups, lunges, bridges, supermans and planks.

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20-Minute Beginner Home Workout

A gentle start: six simple bodyweight moves, 20 minutes, three times a week. Incline push-ups, squats, bridges and planks.

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At-Home Glute Workout (No Equipment)

Bridges, lunges, kickbacks and leg raises: everything to load the gluteus maximus and medius at home, three times a week.

Beginner · 3 times a week · Home

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