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Barbell Hip Thrust

Execution Guide

  1. Sit on the ground with your upper back against a bench and roll a barbell over your hips.
  2. Bend your knees and plant your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
  3. Drive through your heels to thrust your hips upward until your torso is parallel to the floor.
  4. Squeeze your glutes hard at the top for a 2-second hold.
  5. 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