Exercises
Barbell Hip Thrust form guide
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Barbell Hip Thrust

Works your glutes with help from hamstrings, quads.

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A few questions, about a minute. No account needed.

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How to do it

  1. 1Sit on the floor with your upper back against a bench, bar over your hips (use a pad).
  2. 2Feet flat, hip-width apart.
  3. 3Drive through your heels and lift your hips until your torso is level.
  4. 4Squeeze your glutes at the top, then lower under control.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
GlutesHamstringsQuads

Get it right

  • Chin tucked
  • Shins vertical at the top

Avoid this

  • Over-arching your lower back
  • Feet too far away