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Barbell Hip Thrust demonstration

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Strength / Barbell

Barbell Hip Thrust

A compound glute exercise using a barbell across the hips.

Equipment

Barbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Hamstrings

Instructions

  1. 01

    Sit on the floor with your upper back against a bench, barbell across your hips.

  2. 02

    Drive your hips up until your thighs are parallel to the floor.

  3. 03

    Squeeze your glutes at the top.

  4. 04

    Lower your hips back down with control.

  5. 05

    Repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.