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
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Arching lower back excessively
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Chin tucked (neutral neck)
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Bar too high on hips
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Not engaging glutes at top
🔄 Alternative Exercises
Can't do Barbell Hip Thrust? Try these instead.
📊 Quick Facts
Equipment Barbell
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Target Glutes
Synergists Hamstrings