Barbell Glute Bridge

Starting position

• Lie on your back on the floor, barbell over the hips (with a pad).
• Knees bent, feet hip-width close to the glutes.

Execution

• Drive the hips up until upper body and thighs form a line.
• Squeeze the glutes at the top, then lower under control.
• Hold the bar with both hands.

Common mistakes

• Extending into a hollow back.
• Feet too far away: the hamstrings take over.
• No pad: it presses on the hips.