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Upper Legs · Weighted

Plate Glute Bridge to Pullover

beginnerstrengthMale & female model

Plate Glute Bridge to Pullover is a beginner compound strength exercise that works the glutes (upper legs), with the hamstrings, chest and triceps assisting. It needs a weighted. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 8-12 reps, and it burns about 6.1 calories per minute.

Target
Glutes
Body part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Weighted
Category
Strength
Mechanic
Compound
Force
Pull
Sets × reps
3 × 8-12
Calories / min
≈ 6.1 kcal

Primary muscles

  • Glutes
  • Lats

Secondary muscles

  • Hamstrings
  • Chest
  • Triceps

How to do Plate Glute Bridge to Pullover

  1. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat, holding a weight plate above your chest with both hands.
  2. Drive through your heels to lift your hips into a glute bridge.
  3. Holding the bridge, lower the plate behind your head with slightly bent arms until you feel a stretch in your lats.
  4. Pull the plate back over your chest, then lower your hips and repeat.

Form tips

  • Keep your ribs down while the plate moves overhead.
  • Squeeze your glutes throughout the bridge.

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Plate Glute Bridge to Pullover FAQ

What muscles does Plate Glute Bridge to Pullover work?

Plate Glute Bridge to Pullover mainly works the glutes in the upper legs. The hamstrings, chest and triceps work as secondary muscles.

What equipment do you need for Plate Glute Bridge to Pullover?

You need a weighted.

How many sets and reps of Plate Glute Bridge to Pullover should I do?

Start with 3 sets of 8-12 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.

Is Plate Glute Bridge to Pullover good for beginners?

Yes. Plate Glute Bridge to Pullover is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the glutes.

How many calories does Plate Glute Bridge to Pullover burn?

About 6.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 61 calories; heavier people burn more.

What is a good alternative to Plate Glute Bridge to Pullover?

Other exercises for the glutes include Kettlebell Single Leg Glute Bridge Pullover, Kettlebell Glute Bridge, Dumbbell Glute Bridge and Glute Bridge Bodyweight.

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# One request returns the exercise and its 720p media links
curl "https://api.workoutxapp.com/v2/exercises/ex_ZOOWPD" \
  -H "X-WorkoutX-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

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