Single-Leg Glute Bridge Tuck
Level up your glute gains and core stability with this dynamic bridge variation. It targets the posterior chain and hip flexors for total-body control and a powerful burn.
The Single-Leg Glute Bridge Tuck mainly works the glutes & hips and hamstrings, with help from the core and lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Single-Leg Glute Bridge Tuck Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Single-Leg Glute Bridge Tuck
Setup
Lay flat on your back on a yoga mat.
Keep one foot planted firmly on the floor with your knee bent.
Extend the other leg straight out, hovering slightly above the ground.
Movement
Drive through the heel of the planted foot to lift your hips toward the ceiling.
Once in the bridge position, tuck the extended knee toward your chest while keeping your hips stable and elevated.
Return the extended leg to the starting position in the air.
Lower your hips back to the mat in a controlled manner.
Maintain abdominal tension throughout to prevent lower back arching.
Single-Leg Glute Bridge Tuck FAQs
What muscles does the Single-Leg Glute Bridge Tuck work?
The Single-Leg Glute Bridge Tuck mainly works the glutes & hips and hamstrings, with help from the core and lower back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Single-Leg Glute Bridge Tuck?
None. The Single-Leg Glute Bridge Tuck is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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