rear decline bridge

A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with body weight.

rear decline bridge demonstration
rear decline bridge β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings, Lower Back

How to do rear decline bridge

  1. Lie on your back with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.

  2. Place your arms by your sides with your palms facing down.

  3. Engage your glutes and hamstrings, and lift your hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.

  4. Hold this position for a few seconds, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

HamstringsLower Back

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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