The glute bridge is a classic bodyweight exercise you'll find in tons of workout styles, from Pilates to yoga and functional fitness. To use this as a glute activation exercise, you don't need any equipment, but if you want to take this one up a notch, you can also try weighted glute bridges.
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Plant your palms by your sides, face down.
- Engage your core, and raise your hips up to the ceiling, squeezing your butt as you do. You should be making a diagonal line with your body from shoulders to knees.
- Hold for one second, then lower to the ground. Throughout the movement, try not to arch or round your back.
- That's one rep.
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