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Barbell Hip Bridge

A compound strength exercise that uses a barbell to perform hip bridge movements to target the glutes, hamstrings, and core while improving hip strength and stability.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Advanced

Technique

Lie on your back with knees bent and a barbell positioned across your hips. Drive your hips up toward the ceiling while maintaining control, then return to starting position.

Starting Position

Begin lying on your back with knees bent and a barbell positioned across your hips.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position after completing the barbell hip bridge movement.

Form Cues

Drive hips up, squeeze glutes, maintain control, keep core engaged

Common Mistakes

Not squeezing glutes, moving too fast, poor form, incomplete movement

Progression Tips

Increase weight, add variations, or perform more sets.

Regression Tips

Reduce weight, perform bodyweight bridges, or use lighter barbell.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid lower back strain. Stop if you experience pain in the lower back, hips, or knees. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.