The single-leg glute bridge is a great exercise for strengthening your glutes and your core.

A trainer breaks down the right way to do it.

A single-leg glute bridge is pretty much exactly what it sounds likea glute bridge using one leg.

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Your arms should be parallel to your body, with your palms on the ground.

From there, you raise your hips and float one leg into the air.

Thats your starting position.

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Seems simple enough, right?

But I see a lot of people do it the wrong way, says Atienza.

Keep reading for what you should probably know.

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You want to feel it in the glute of the foot that youre driving into the ground.

Thats around four to six inches away from your glutes.

Your core should be engaged.

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Want to spice things up further?

Watch the video to see how Atienza takes the single-leg glute bridge to the next level.

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