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Glutes

Barbell Hip Thrust

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Drive the hips up until knees, hips and shoulders line up. Squeeze.

Muscles

Primary

Glutes

Secondary

Hamstrings

Steps to perform

  1. 1Sit with your upper back against a bench and a padded bar over your hips.
  2. 2Plant your feet so shins are vertical at the top.
  3. 3Drive your hips up until your body is flat from knees to shoulders.
  4. 4Squeeze your glutes, then lower.

Equipment

Barbell & plates
Flat bench

Alternatives

Machine Hip Thrust

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