Exercise

Feet-Elevated Glute Bridge

Also known as: rear decline bridge, feet elevated glute bridge, elevated hip bridge

Feet-Elevated Glute Bridge is a isolation exercise for the glutes. Main target: gluteus maximus. Also works: semitendinosus & semimembranosus and lower back. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight

TypeIsolation

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Gluteus maximus

Secondary

Semitendinosus & semimembranosus Lower back

How to do it

Lie on your back with your heels on a bench or box, knees bent about 90 degrees.
Drive through the heels and lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees.
Squeeze the glutes at the top, then lower the hips under control.