Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance ...

Weighted glute bridge. If your goal is to increase strength, you can slowly incorporate weights. Be sure to add weight gradually to avoid injury and optimize the benefits of a weighted glute bridge.

The glute bridge exercise is one of those signature strength exercises that should have a permanent place on your schedule. As the name implies, it targets the glute muscles, which power performance.

Weighted glute bridges and a similar exercise called the hip thrust have grown in popularity in recent years. These exercises target the gluteal muscles without straining other parts of your body. A ...