Hip Thrust
Glutes

Hip Thrust

The hip thrust allows a strong glute contraction with progressive loading.

Execution

Technique, step by step.

  1. 01

    Place your upper back against a stable bench.

  2. 02

    Position your feet so your shins are close to vertical at the top.

  3. 03

    Drive your hips up by contracting your glutes.

  4. 04

    Lower without losing pelvic control.

Avoid these

Mistakes that reduce effectiveness.

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Hyperextending the lower back.

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Placing the feet too far away.

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Bouncing at the bottom.

Adapt the movement

A variation for every level.

More accessible

Regression

Floor glute bridge.

Standard version

Hip Thrust

A focused movement for developing the glutes.

More challenging

Progression

Gradually add load or pause at the top.

Put it into practice

Workouts that use this exercise.

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