Barbell Hip Thrust

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Learn how to do the Barbell Hip Thrust with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Hamstrings, Quadriceps.

Barbell Hip Thrust exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Hip Thrust

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Hip Thrust with correct form:

  1. 1Lie flat on your back on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
  2. 2Hold the barbell with an overhand grip and position it on your hips.
  3. 3Engaging your glutes, lift your hips off the bench until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Hip Thrust Muscles Worked

Primary

glutes

Secondary

hamstringsquadriceps

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Main

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