Glutes · Bodyweight

Banded Glute Bridge

Beginner

Band around knees. Don't let them cave in. Works glute max and medius simultaneously.

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Follow the written setup and technique cues below.

1
Start Pose
Band around knees just above the joint
Lie on back, knees bent, feet flat
Core braced
2
Finish Pose
Drive hips up, pushing knees out against band
Squeeze glutes hard at the top
Knees tracking outward throughout
Training Cues
✓Push knees out against the band throughout
✓Squeeze both glute max and medius at the top
✓Hold the top position for 2 seconds
Watch For This
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Knees caving inward against the band tension
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Don't hyperextend the lower back
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Keep feet flat — heels driving

💪 Primary Muscles

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Glutes

Glutes

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Primary
Gluteus MaximusGluteus Medius
Secondary
Hamstrings

Pro Tip

The band forces the glute medius to work — this is one of the best exercises for building the side glutes and hip stability.

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