Barbell KAS Glute Bridge

Barbell KAS Glute Bridge is an intermediate isolation push using barbell, bench. It loads Glutes.

Muscles worked

• Primary: Glutes
• Secondary: Hamstrings, Abs

Setup

• Set up for the Barbell KAS Glute Bridge with barbell, bench. Upper back on a bench, load over the hips.
• Feet planted so the shins are vertical at the top. Ribs down, chin tucked.

How to do it

1. Drive through the heels and extend the hips until Glutes are locked.
2. Pause with a glute squeeze, then lower under control.

Coaching cues

• Heels, not toes. Ribs down at the top.
• Squeeze the glutes; do not arch the low back.

Common mistakes

• Overarching the lumbar spine. Tuck the tailbone and keep the ribs down.
• Cutting the lockout short. Reach a full hip extension every rep.

Related lifts

• Barbell Glute Bridge Glutes
• Bodyweight Glute Bridge Glutes
• Cable Glute Kickback Glutes
• Cable Hip Abductor Glutes
• Donkey Kick Glutes
• Dumbbell Glute Bridge Glutes