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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Glutes

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Hinge

Secondary Muscles

Hamstrings

Exercise Description

The barbell hip thrust builds powerful glutes and strong hamstrings. It's the best move for bigger glutes and explosive hip power.

How To

1. Sit with your upper back against a bench, barbell over your hips, feet flat on floor 2. Brace your core and drive through your heels to lift the barbell hip thrust up 3. Squeeze your glutes hard at the top, creating a straight line from knees to shoulders 4. Hold for one second, then slowly lower the barbell back down with control 5. Reset and repeat the barbell hip thrust movement for your target reps

Form Tips

• Keep your chin tucked and eyes looking forward during the entire barbell hip thrust • Drive through your heels, not your toes, for maximum glute activation • Squeeze your glutes hard at the top and hold for a full second • Keep the barbell hip thrust movement smooth and controlled on the way down

Common Mistakes

• Arching your back too much instead of keeping a neutral spine during barbell hip thrust • Not squeezing your glutes at the top, missing out on the best part of the move • Using your back instead of your glutes to lift the weight in the barbell hip thrust

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