Single Leg Jumping Glute Bridge

Single Leg Jumping Glute Bridge

Description

The single leg jumping glute bridge is an explosive single leg bridge variation. From a single leg bridge position, you drive the hips up powerfully so the foot leaves the ground momentarily.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Single Leg Jumping Glute Bridge Instructions

  1. Lie on your back with one knee bent and the foot flat on the floor.
  2. Extend the other leg straight out.
  3. Place the arms at your sides for support.
  4. Brace the core and squeeze the glute on the working side.
  5. Drive the hips up powerfully through the planted heel.
  6. Allow the planted foot to leave the floor at the top of the bridge.
  7. Land softly back into the bridge position.
  8. Repeat for all reps then switch sides.

Single Leg Jumping Glute Bridge Form & Visual

Single Leg Jumping Glute Bridge

Single Leg Jumping Glute Bridge Benefits

  • Builds explosive glute power.
  • Single leg setup trains unilateral strength.
  • No equipment needed.
  • Carryover to sprinting and jumping.
  • Improves hip extension force.
  • Develops total posterior chain strength.

Single Leg Jumping Glute Bridge Muscles Worked

  • Gluteus maximus
  • Hamstrings
  • Erector spinae
  • Adductors

Single Leg Jumping Glute Bridge Variations & Alternatives