Glute Bridge One Leg on Floor (straight leg) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Single Leg Glute Bridge
How to: Glute Bridge One Leg on Floor (straight leg)
- Lie on your back with one leg straight and the other bent, feet flat on the floor.
- Engaging your core, lift your hips off the ground, keeping your straight leg elevated.
- Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement and hold briefly.
- Lower your hips back down without letting them touch the floor.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the supporting knee cave inward.
- Not fully engaging the glute during the lift.
- Arching the lower back instead of engaging the core.
Modifications
- Perform with bent knee if straight leg is too challenging.
- Use a stability ball for added support.
Tips
- Keep your hips aligned and avoid letting them sag.
- Ensure your supporting leg is stable and engaged throughout.
- Focus on squeezing the glutes as you raise your hips.
Glute Bridge One Leg on Floor (straight leg) Alternatives
Tags
glutes
strength
hip
bodyweight
lower body
stability