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Visual demonstration of the Barbell Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Other
Primary muscles
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Lower back Biceps Abs Quadriceps
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise guide

Barbell Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Barbell Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge is a exercise targeting Glutes (gluteus maximus, gluteus mideus) using Barbell, Box.

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How to perform it

  1. Lie on your back with your arms to the floor. Place one foot on a box and cross the opposite ankle over your working leg, forming a figure-four shape. Position the barbell evenly across your hips, holding it securely with both hands.
  2. Push through your elevated heel to lift your hips upward until your torso forms a straight line from shoulders to knee.
  3. At the peak of the movement, squeeze your glutes. Slowly lower your hips down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired repetitions, and then switch legs and repeat.
Barbell Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge

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