Legs · Dumbbell
Dumbbell Single Leg Glute Bridge
How to do the dumbbell single leg glute bridge, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Hinge
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Lie on your back with one foot flat on the floor and a dumbbell held across that hip. Extend the other leg, then push through your planted foot to lift your hips, squeezing your glute at the top. Lower under control and finish your reps before switching sides.
- 1Drive through your heel and squeeze the working glute at the top
- 2Keep your core braced so your hips stay level
- 3Move with control instead of bouncing the hips up
Common mistakes
- Do not let the working-side hip drop or rotate open
- Avoid arching your lower back to gain height
- Do not rush the reps or use momentum
Muscles worked
The dumbbell single leg glute bridge mainly works the glutes, with the hamstrings, lower back, and quads assisting.
- GlutesPrimary
- HamstringsSupport
- Lower BackSupport
- QuadsSupport
- Upper AbsMinor
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Last reviewed June 2026.