single leg bridge with outstretched leg

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

single leg bridge with outstretched leg demonstration
single leg bridge with outstretched leg β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings, Quadriceps

How to do single leg bridge with outstretched leg

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

  2. Extend one leg straight out in front of you.

  3. Engage your glutes and lift your hips off the ground, forming a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.

  4. Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

HamstringsQuadriceps

Related exercises

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