Barbell Hip Thrust

An intermediate strength exercise that targets the glutes.

INTERMEDIATESTRENGTHGYM
Barbell Hip Thrust exercise demonstration

Muscles Targeted

Primary

  • GLUTES

Secondary

  • ADDUCTORS
  • CORE
  • HAMSTRINGS

How to Perform

  1. Light activation set: use light load or just bodyweight. Place upper back on bench, drive through heels, squeeze glutes at top, keep neutral spine and avoid lumbar hyperextension. Use controlled descent. Stop if any sharp back pain.

Equipment Needed

  • Barbell

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General Safety

These general guidelines apply to every exercise: warm up first, choose a load and range you can control, and stop if you feel pain. Ask a qualified professional before training around an injury or medical condition.

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