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Jennifer Rizzuto

The 'glute-isolator': Why I swapped heavy squats for this one targeted move

A woman doing a single leg glute bridge .

Whether you’re after a shapely backside or a super-strong lower body (or both), one of my favorite exercises to target the glutes is the single-leg glute bridge. I give this exercise to nearly all of my personal training clients and do it regularly myself.

One of the reasons I love this exercise is because of its adaptability. Beginners who master the standard glute bridge can progress to the single-leg glute bridge quickly and easily, and advanced athletes can challenge themselves by adding dumbbells or resistance bands to the movement.

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