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Stretching

Ankle On The Knee

The Ankle On The Knee stretch is a lying figure-four stretch for the glutes. One ankle rests across the opposite knee while the supporting leg is gently drawn toward the chest...

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Strength Bands

Banded Glute Bridge

The Banded Glute Bridge adds a loop band to a standard floor bridge. The glutes extend the hips while also pressing the knees outward against the band. The hamstrings assist,...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Barbell Glute Bridge

The Barbell Glute Bridge is performed on the floor with a bar positioned across the hips. The glutes extend the hips against the load, while the hamstrings and calves assist w...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Barbell Hip Thrust

The Barbell Hip Thrust places a loaded bar across the hips while the shoulder blades rest against a bench. The glutes drive the hips upward, with the hamstrings and calves ass...

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Strength Body Only

Butt Lift (Bridge)

The Butt Lift, also called a glute bridge, is a bodyweight hip-extension exercise performed on the floor. The glutes provide the main movement while the hamstrings assist. The...

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Strength Cable

Cable Curtsy Lunge

The Cable Curtsy Lunge uses a cable handle for resistance or support while one leg steps diagonally behind the other. The glutes provide the main effort, with the quadriceps a...

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Strength Cable

Cable Fire Hydrant

The Cable Fire Hydrant is a standing hip-abduction exercise performed with an ankle cuff attached to a low pulley. The working knee remains bent while the thigh lifts outward....

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Strength Cable

Cable Frog Kick

The Cable Frog Kick moves the working leg backward and outward on a diagonal path. A low cable and ankle cuff provide resistance while the glutes and hip abductors control the...

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Strength Cable

Cable Glute Bridge

The Cable Glute Bridge adds low-pulley resistance to a floor bridge. The glutes extend the hips against the cable while the hamstrings assist and the lower back stabilizes the...

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