FITFORGE

Band Glute Bridge

GlutesHamstringsCoreHip Abductors
BeginnerBandsHinge

Form Cues

  1. 1

    Lie on your back with a resistance band looped just above your knees.

  2. 2

    Feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart — the band should have slight tension.

  3. 3

    Press your knees outward against the band as you bridge up.

  4. 4

    Drive through heels and squeeze glutes to lift hips.

  5. 5

    Hold for one second at the top — maintain outward knee pressure throughout.

  6. 6

    Lower under control and repeat.

Common Mistakes

  • Letting knees collapse inward — the whole point of the band is to push against it.

  • Using too light a band — you should feel real resistance.

  • Losing the top-of-movement glute squeeze.

  • Feet too far from your hips — find a position where shins are vertical at the top.

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Equipment Variations

  • Barbell hip thrust — loaded version for strength.

  • Bodyweight glute bridge — no equipment needed.

  • Single-leg band glute bridge — unilateral challenge.

  • Cable pull-through — standing hip hinge with similar glute activation.

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