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Hip thrust

StrengthHingeDifficulty ★GymHome / bodyweightClass-style circuit
4.5 MET
≈ 56 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. Upper back on a bench, weight across hips.
  2. Drive through heels until hips are fully extended.
  3. Squeeze, lower under control.

Coaching cues

  • Chin tucked
  • Ribs down at the top

Common mistakes

  • Arching the lower back
  • Partial range

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Glutes
  • Hamstrings
  • Core

Primary: Glutes · Secondary: Hamstrings, Core

Equipment

Barbell or Dumbbells or Bench