Straight Leg Glute Bridge
The glute bridge with straight legs and the heels up on a bench; with the knees straight the hamstrings share the lift with the glutes.
How to do it
Setup
On your back, legs straight, heels on a flat bench, arms on the floor beside the hips.
Steps
- Press the heels down into the bench and lift the hips.
- Stop when the body is straight from heels to shoulders.
- Lower slowly without the knees bending.
Common mistakes
Knees bending to help: keep the legs long. Arching past a straight line: the lower back takes over; stop at straight. Hamstrings cramping: shorten the set and build up.
Breathing
Exhale driving up, inhale lowering.
