Banded Glute Bridge
Muscle Groups: Glutes, Abductors
Banded Glute Bridge focuses on Glutes, Abductors, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded Glute Bridge with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and a resistance band around your thighs just above your knees. Cross your arms over your chest.
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Engage your core and glutes, then lift your hips off the floor until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
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At the top of the movement, actively push your knees outward against the resistance band to further engage your glutes and abductors.
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Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position, maintaining tension in the band.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded Glute Bridge primarily targets Glutes, Abductors , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Banded Glute Bridge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded Glute Bridge, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
