Single-leg bridge
Also called one-leg glute bridge
- Works
- Buttocks · gluteus maximus
- Back of the thigh · hamstrings
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Lie on your back with one knee bent and that foot flat. Straighten the other leg in line with the bent thigh.
Steps
- Push through the heel of the bent leg.
- Lift your hips until your body is straight.
- Keep your hips level.
- Lower slowly.
- Do all reps, then change legs.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you lift.
Where you feel it
In the buttock and back of the thigh of the working leg.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hip of the raised leg drop.
- Arching the lower back.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.