Barbell Hip Thrust
Intermediate 🏋️ Barbell

Barbell Hip Thrust

aka Hip Thrust / Glute Bridge with Weight

🎯 Target & Synergists

Primary: Glutes Synergist: Hamstrings

📋 How to Perform

1

Upper back on bench, bar over hips

2

Feet flat on floor, knees bent

3

Drive hips up until body straight

4

Squeeze glutes at top

5

Lower with control, don't rest at bottom

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Arching lower back excessively

Chin tucked (neutral neck)

Bar too high on hips

Not engaging glutes at top

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📊 Quick Facts

Equipment Barbell
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Target Glutes
Synergists Hamstrings

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