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Main muscle
Glutes
Also works
Hamstrings
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Hip hinge · Single-joint

Equipment

No equipment needed — bodyweight only.

How to do it

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat about hip-width apart and arms by your sides.
  2. Push through your heels to lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees.
  3. Squeeze your glutes and pause for a moment.
  4. Slowly lower your hips back to the floor.

Beginner tip: Hold the squeeze at the top for one second on every rep.

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