Exercise guide

Hip Thrust – Glute Power

A top glute builder when setup and lockout are correct.

Zielmuskeln

Muscles used

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Primary
Gesäß
Secondary
Beinbeuger Core
Video

Training video

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Target muscles

Glutes, hamstrings, core

Setup

  • Place your upper back on a bench.
  • Position your feet so your shins are near vertical at the top.

Execution

  • Drive your hips up to a strong lockout.
  • Keep ribs down and core tight.
  • Pause and squeeze your glutes at the top.

Common mistakes

  • Overextending the lower back.
  • No pause at the top.
  • Feet too far away or too close.

Progression

Bodyweight → barbell → paused reps / single-leg hip thrust.

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