How to do a glute bridge dumbbell pulse

CoreDumbbellsBeginner

A dumbbell glute bridge with small pulses at the top — constant tension and a proper glute burn.

Glute bridge dumbbell pulse demonstration

How to do it

1Dumbbell on your hips, bridge up
2Pulse up and down in a small range
3Keep squeezing your glutes the whole time

Common mistakes

×Letting your hips drop between pulses
×Pushing through your toes

Muscles worked

Glutes Core

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