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PowerliftingIntermediate

Hip Thrust - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Glutes

Secondary

Hamstrings, Calves

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Sit on floor, upper back against sturdy bench.

  2. 2

    Roll/place loaded barbell across hip crease (use pad).

  3. 3

    Feet flat on floor, shoulder-width apart, knees bent.

  4. 4

    Engage core. Drive through heels to lift hips towards ceiling.

  5. 5

    At top, body should form straight line shoulders to knees. Squeeze glutes hard.

  6. 6

    Pause briefly.

  7. 7

    Lower hips back down with control.

  8. 8

    Repeat.