Glutes exercise · body weight
Low Glute Bridge on Floor
The low glute bridge on floor is a bodyweight exercise that targets the glutes, with the hamstrings and core assisting.
- Target muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings, core
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Upper legs
How to do the low glute bridge on floor
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your arms by your sides, palms facing down.
- Engage your glutes and core, then lift your hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
- Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your glutes.
- Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the glutes. The hamstrings and core work as secondary muscles. See all glute exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
