Glute bridge muscles worked are located near the middle of your body. Mainly, this exercise targets the glutes. Most specifically, glute bridges work the gluteus maximus. The hip extension aspect of this exercise involves the hamstrings, and the core aspect targets the transversus abdominis.

Muscles Involved in the Glute Bridge As the name suggests, the glute bridge primarily targets the glutes, specifically the gluteus maximus. Your hamstrings assist in this hip extension exercise, as well as the transverse abdominis, when you keep your abs tight during the movement.