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Medicine Ball Glute Bridge

Loaded bridges that light up your glutes.

Medicine Ball Glute Bridge exercise demonstration
GlutesSecondary: HamstringsMedicine Ball

How to do it

  1. Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat, and rest a medicine ball on your hips.
  2. Hold the ball steady with both hands.
  3. Drive through your heels and lift your hips into a straight line.
  4. Squeeze your glutes hard at the top, then lower with control.
  5. Repeat for reps.

The one cue that matters

Push through your heels and finish with a hard glute squeeze, don't arch your lower back.

Muscles worked

The Medicine Ball Glute Bridge is a Glutes-first movement, with Hamstrings working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your glutes volume for the week.

FAQ

What muscles does the Medicine Ball Glute Bridge work?

The Medicine Ball Glute Bridge primarily works the Glutes with Hamstrings assisting.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Medicine Ball Glute Bridge?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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