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Hip Thrust
legsintermediate
"Strong glutes are the engine of the lower body."
— Arnold Schwarzenegger
Description
The best glute isolation exercise. Sit with upper back against a bench, barbell over hips, and thrust upward.
Equipment
barbellbench
Tips
- 1.Drive through heels
- 2.Squeeze glutes at top
- 3.Chin tucked
Common Mistakes
- ✗Hyperextending lower back
- ✗Not squeezing at top
- ✗Pushing through toes
Variations
Single-leg hip thrustBanded hip thrustSmith machine hip thrust