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strength · beginner

Barbell Hip Thrust

Primary muscles
glutes
Secondary
hamstrings, core
Equipment
barbell, bench

Coaching cues

  • Upper back on a bench, bar on the hips (use a pad).
  • Feet flat, shins vertical at the top.
  • Squeeze glutes to full lockout, ribs down.

Common mistakes

  • Overextending the lower back.
  • Rising on the toes.