Barbell Hip Thrust
Execution Guide
- Sit on the ground with your upper back against a bench and roll a barbell over your hips.
- Bend your knees and plant your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- Drive through your heels to thrust your hips upward until your torso is parallel to the floor.
- Squeeze your glutes hard at the top for a 2-second hold.
- Lower your hips back down with control.
Range of Motion
Hips near the floor to torso parallel with the floor (full hip extension).
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Hyperextending the lower back at the top instead of squeezing the glutes
- ×Placing the feet too close to or too far from the body
- ×Not using a pad, causing bar discomfort
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval48-72 hours
Goal
Maximally activate and develop the glutes
Difficulty
Intermediate
Burn (10m)
50-70
Equipment
BarbellBenchBarbell Pad
Anatomy
Primary
Glutes
Secondary
HamstringsCore