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Glute bridge alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the glute bridge, best matches first.

  1. Back extensionTrains the glutes, same movement, needs flat bench.
  2. Barbell hip thrustTrains the glutes, same movement, needs barbell and flat bench.
  3. Single-leg hip thrustTrains the glutes, same movement, needs flat bench.
  4. Trap bar deadliftTrains the glutes, same movement, needs trap bar.
  5. DeadliftTrains the glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  6. Dumbbell Romanian deadliftTrains the glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  7. Kettlebell swingTrains the glutes, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  8. Power cleanTrains the glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  9. Romanian deadliftTrains the glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  10. Single-leg Romanian deadliftTrains the glutes, same movement, no equipment.
  11. Back squatTrains the glutes, needs barbell and squat rack.
  12. Box squatTrains the glutes, needs barbell, squat rack and plyo box or step.

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