Single Leg Glute Bridge with Knee to Chest Exercise Guide

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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
4.5
Alternate Names
Single Leg Knee to Chest Glute Bridge

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Single Leg Glute Bridge with Knee to Chest

  1. Lie on your back with one leg flat on the ground and the other leg bent at a 90-degree angle.
  2. Push through your heel on the ground to lift your hips off the floor, achieving a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
  3. As you lift, draw the bent knee towards your chest.
  4. Hold for a second at the top, then lower your hips back to the starting position while extending the knee back out.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions on each leg.

Common Mistakes

  • Not keeping the hips level while lifting.
  • Arching the back instead of engaging the glutes.

Modifications

  • Perform the glute bridge with both legs if experiencing discomfort in the single-leg version.
  • Use a yoga block under the foot for added support.

Tips

  • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
  • Ensure that your knee comes all the way in towards your chest for full range of motion.

Tags

glute
hamstring
strength
bridge
lower body
bodyweight

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