How to do a heels-elevated glute bridge

CoreBodyweightBeginner

A glute bridge with your heels raised, shifting more of the work onto your glutes and hamstrings.

How to do it

1Rest your heels on a low step or ledge
2Push through your heels to lift your hips
3Squeeze at the top, lower slowly

Muscles worked

Glutes Hamstrings

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