7 Glute-Activation Exercises That Belong in Every Fitness Routine

The glute bridge is a classic bodyweight exercise you'll find in tons of workout styles, from Pilates to yoga and functional fitness. To use this as a glute-activation exercise, you don't need any equipment, but if you want to take this one up a notch, you can also try weighted glute bridges.

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Plant your palms by your sides, face down.
2. Engage your core, and raise your hips up to the ceiling, squeezing your butt as you do. You should be making a diagonal line with your body from shoulders to knees.
3. Hold for one second, then lower to the ground. Throughout the movement, try not to arch or round your back.
4. That's one rep.