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Barbell Hip Thrust

Also known as Hip Thrust

GlutesBarbellCompoundBilateralIntermediate
Demonstration coming soon
01 /Setup

Sit with the upper back against a bench, roll a padded barbell over the hips and plant the feet so the shins are near vertical at the top.

02 /Execution

Drive the hips up until the torso and thighs are roughly in line, pause briefly, then lower under control.

03 /Key Cues
  • Tuck the ribs and keep the chin down
  • Push through the mid-foot
  • Brief pause at the top
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Overextending the lower back at the top
  • Feet placed too far away
  • Very short range of motion
05 /Variations
  • Machine hip thrust
  • Single-leg hip thrust
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.