Primary
Glutes
Secondary
Hamstrings, Core
Equipment
Cable
Difficulty
Intermediate
Type
Hinge
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The cable glute bridge lies on your back near a low cable pulley and bridges your hips upward against cable resistance held at your hips. The cable provides constant tension throughout the range of motion, keeping your glutes working hard at every point of the movement.
When to use it
Use as primary glute exercise or accessory for hip thrust days.
Who it's for
Intermediate lifters wanting constant tension glute work.
Lie close enough to the cable stack to maintain tension at the bottom position. Hold the cable attachment at your hip crease. Drive through your heels to bridge up and squeeze your glutes hard at the top against the cable resistance.
Also targets: Hamstrings, Core
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Set cable pulley to lowest position with rope or straight bar.
Lie on back with feet flat on floor close to the cable stack.
Hold the cable attachment at hip crease with both hands.
Drive through heels to lift hips toward ceiling.
Squeeze glutes hard at the top against cable resistance.
Lower hips with control maintaining tension throughout.
Position yourself close enough to maintain cable tension.
Focus on driving through heels, not toes.
Hold peak contraction for 1-2 seconds for maximum benefit.
Keep core engaged to prevent lower back arching.
Program cable glute bridges when you want constant tension glute work, as an alternative to weighted bridges when barbells are inconvenient, or for variety. Use moderate reps with controlled tempo. They pair well with cable pull-throughs and other cable glute work.
Positioning too far from cable and losing tension.
Hip hinge movements like the Cable Glute Bridge depend on a consistent hip path. Keep the load controlled, maintain your brace, and let your Glutes (gluteus maximus) guide the movement.
Hyperextending lower back at the top.
Changing your back position during the Cable Glute Bridge can alter the movement and make the load harder to control. Brace your midsection and keep the torso position called for by the exercise.
Using arms to pull cable instead of hip extension.
Losing hip position during the Cable Glute Bridge changes the loading pattern and can reduce the intended work for your Glutes (gluteus maximus). Keep your hips aligned with the setup cues and move only through the range you can control.
Not achieving full hip extension at top.
Losing hip position during the Cable Glute Bridge changes the loading pattern and can reduce the intended work for your Glutes (gluteus maximus). Keep your hips aligned with the setup cues and move only through the range you can control.
Intermediate lifters wanting constant tension glute work.
These ranges illustrate ways to organize training. They are not an individual prescription. Adjust them for the exercise, your experience, and the rest of your program.
Heavier loads can be useful for developing maximum strength. The range shown is an example, and the load must match your current technique and capacity.
Muscle growth can occur across different loads and repetition ranges. This example is not a uniquely effective zone; your overall program and effort also matter.
This is an example of a longer set. A repetition target alone does not establish joint safety or whether the exercise is appropriate for you.
Example: 3-4 sets of 12-15 reps. Rest 60-90 seconds.
Background for resistance exercises: the 2026 ACSM position stand covers healthy adults, and a load-comparison review found similar muscle growth across loads in studies using sets taken to muscular failure. These findings do not validate every exercise-specific range shown here or require training to failure.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Cable Glute Bridge
The Cable Glute Bridge primarily targets the Glutes (gluteus maximus), making it an effective exercise for glutes development. Secondary muscles worked during the Cable Glute Bridge include Hamstrings, providing additional training stimulus. Stabilizer muscles engaged include Core, Lower back.
Our library labels Cable Glute Bridge as intermediate. That category is not an individual assessment. Review the setup, movement instructions, and safety notes, and seek qualified guidance if you are unsure how to perform it.
The programming section shows examples for Cable Glute Bridge. The appropriate amount depends on your current ability, the exercise, and your other training. The listed ranges are not an individual prescription or a guarantee of a particular outcome.
The main equipment listed for Cable Glute Bridge is a cable. Check the instructions for any additional support, anchor, bench, rack, or clear space needed. The equipment label alone does not confirm that your home setup is suitable.
Good alternatives to the Cable Glute Bridge include: Barbell Glute Bridge, Weighted Glute Bridge, Barbell Hip Thrust. These exercises target similar muscle groups as the Cable Glute Bridge and can be used as substitutes based on your equipment availability, gym setup, or training preferences.