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Hip Thrust
Rest your shoulder blades against a bench and position a barbell across your hips. Drive the barbell straight up using your glutes. Squeeze at the top, then lower.
Hip Thrust
Rest your shoulder blades against a bench and position a barbell across your hips.
Drive the barbell straight up using your glutes. Squeeze at the top, then lower.
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Key points
- Maximize glute contraction at the top
- Look forward with your chin tucked
- Position your feet so your shins are vertical at the top
Cautions
- Do not arch your lower back to lift the bar
- Do not position your feet too far from your body
- Use a pad so the barbell does not injure your hips
MUSCLES
Main muscles
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
Equipment: Barbell, flat bench
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