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barbell glute bridge two legs on bench (male)

The barbell glute bridge with two legs on a bench is a compound lower body exercise that primarily targets the glutes, while also engaging the hamstrings and core. It is performed by resting your upper back on a bench, placing a barbell across your hips, and driving your hips upward to create a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.

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Equipment

Barbell

Instructions

Start by sitting on the edge of a bench with your upper back resting against it and your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
Place a barbell across your hips, holding it securely with both hands.
Engage your glutes and core muscles, then press through your heels to lift your hips off the bench, creating a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your glutes.
Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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