A glute bridge is an exercise used to activate the glutes and increase core stability. It is a simple movement that can be done anywhere without equipment. The glute bridge is performed by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, then lifting your hips up towards the ceiling while squeezing your glutes. A perfect glute bridge consists of elevating your hips until your torso makes a straight line from your shoulder up to your knee, being careful not to arch your back as you lift your hips as high as possible. Once you reach the top of the glute bridge, squeeze your glutes as tightly as possible and hold for a few seconds before lowering your hips back down to the ground in a controlled motion without releasing the tension in your abs and glutes.

The glute bridge is a useful exercise for building core stability, building glute strength, and improving hip mobility. It can also help reverse back pain and tightness, along with some faulty movement patterns caused by sitting for long periods of time. The glute bridge can be used as part of the warm-up or in the resistance training portion of the workout. It is a great exercise to add to your lower body workout routine, and can be done two to three times a week for two sets of ten bridges. There are also variations to the glute bridge that don’t require any gym equipment, such as the single-leg glute bridge and the glute bridge and curl.