How to do a elevated dumbbell glute bridge

CoreDumbbellsBeginner

A dumbbell glute bridge with your upper back raised on a bench — a bigger range and a bigger glute contraction.

Elevated dumbbell glute bridge demonstration

How to do it

1Upper back on a bench, dumbbell on your hips
2Drive your hips up to level, squeeze hard
3Lower slowly under control

Common mistakes

×Overarching your back at the top
×Letting your knees fall apart

Muscles worked

Glutes Hamstrings

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