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Whether you’re after a shapely backside or a super-strong lower body (or both), one of my favorite exercises to target the glutes is the single-leg glute bridge. I give this exercise to nearly all of my personal training clients and do it regularly myself.One of the reasons I love this exercise is because of its adaptability. Beginners who master the standard glute bridge can progress to the single-leg glute bridge quickly and easily, and advanced athletes can challenge themselves by adding dumbbells or resistance bands to the movement.Additionally, the single-leg glute bridge is incredibly effective in many rehab and corrective exercise programs. When I work with clients who have knee injuries, hip issues, or are recovering postpartum, the single-leg glute bridge functions as a safe, accessible way to strengthen important stabilizing muscles.If you’ve got a yoga mat handy, you can give single-leg glute bridges a try. Below I’ll cover how to do the exercise, its many benefits, and ways to modify and progress the movement.How to do single-leg glute bridgesThis exercise is doable for the majority of people, but you’ll still want to discuss it with your doctor first. They may recommend trying other exercises first, depending on your specific health concerns.If you have the means, consider meeting with a certified personal trainer to learn how to do the single-leg glute bridge with correct form.Start out with one set of 10 reps on each side. As you get stronger, you can gradually add sets and reps. Do single-leg glute bridges on their own, as a part of your lower body workout, or add them to your warm-ups.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
