Exercise guide

Hip Thrust – Glute Power

A top glute builder when setup and lockout are correct.

Zielmuskeln

Muscles used

The visual shows which muscle areas are mainly and secondarily involved in this exercise.

Primary
Gesäß
Secondary
Beinbeuger Core
Video

Training video

Short technique clips for proper execution, common mistakes and key details of this exercise.

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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