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Kettlebell Glute Bridge March

Intermediate
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A weighted glute bridge with alternating leg marches that targets glutes, hamstrings, and core to build hip stability and strength; effective for unilateral glute activation and anti-rotation control.

About Exercise

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

3/5 • Intermediate

Primary Muscle Groups

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Obliques, Lower Back

Accessory Muscles

Hip Flexors

Popularity Score

5

Goals

Strength
Stability
Hypertrophy

Training Style

Functional Training

Setup Requirements

Requires Rack

No

Requires Bench

No

Requires Spotter

No

Space Needed

Small

Noise Level

Low

Muscle Breakdown

Glutes

10/10

Glute Max, Glute Medius

Hamstrings

7/10

Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus

Abs

6/10

Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis

Obliques

5/10

External Obliques

Lower Back

3/10

Erector Spinae

Hip Flexors

2/10

Iliopsoas

Programming

Typical Rep Range

8-15 reps

Rest Between Sets

60-90 seconds

How to Perform

Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat hip-width apart, and kettlebell placed over hips held by both hands.

  1. Engage glutes and press through heels to lift hips into a straight line from shoulders to knees.
  2. Squeeze glutes at the top and brace core.
  3. Slowly lift one foot, bringing knee toward chest while keeping hips level.
  4. Lower foot back to floor without dropping hips.
  5. Alternate with the opposite leg, maintaining bridge position.
  6. Continue for reps, then lower hips to start.

Coaching Tips

Form Cues

  • Keep hips square
  • Squeeze glutes hard
  • Brace core tight
  • Move slowly controlled
  • Eyes forward neutral

Breathing

Inhale as you prepare and lower leg; exhale as you lift hips or march leg while bracing core.

Tempo

2-1-2

Range of Motion

Lift hips until shoulders, hips, and knees align; march knee to chest height without hip rotation or drop.

Safety

Safety Notes

  • Avoid if acute lower back pain
  • Start bodyweight if new
  • Keep neutral spine
  • Use mat for comfort
  • Hold kettlebell securely

Spotting

No spotter needed; self-supported exercise.

Common Mistakes

  • Letting hips drop or twist
  • Arching lower back
  • Using momentum
  • Kettlebell shifting
  • Incomplete bridge

When to Avoid

  • Lower back injury
  • Hip impingement

Flexibility Needed

  • Adequate hip flexion
  • Ankle dorsiflexion for foot position

Build Up First

  • Master basic glute bridge
  • Core bracing competency

Also known as

KB Glute March, Weighted Glute Bridge March, Kettlebell Bridge March

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