Glute Bridge

How to perform

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat, heels close to your glutes. Press through your heels and lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders. Squeeze your glutes at the top for a second, then lower under control. A good starting point before progressing to hip thrusts, and a useful warm up for lower body sessions. Common mistakes: pushing through the toes rather than the heels, and arching the lower back to gain height.