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Barbell Hip Thrust

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Type: Powerlifting
Main Muscle Worked: Glutes
Other Muscles: Calves, Hamstrings
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Intermediate
Sport: No
Force: Push
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Barbell Hip Thrust Guide

Main Muscle: Glutes

  1. Begin seated on the ground with a bench directly behind you. Have a loaded barbell over your legs. Using a fat bar or having a pad on the bar can greatly reduce the discomfort caused by this exercise.
  2. Roll the bar so that it is directly above your hips, and lean back against the bench so that your shoulder blades are near the top of it.
  3. Begin the movement by driving through your feet, extending your hips vertically through the bar. Your weight should be supported by your shoulder blades and your feet. Extend as far as possible, then reverse the motion to return to the starting position.



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10/10

May 17, 2013 9:15 AM: This is my signature move ;-) I find it easier to do with a dumbbell, the bar can sometimes be uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of. I do 8-10 reps with 60 pounds and really squeeze on that up! Try holding that last rep til muscle failure.



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5/10

May 15, 2013 1:33 PM: I'm just getting started. Can you guys recommend a weight to start with also rep count? (Rating not actual)



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10/10

Jul 23, 2012 7:34 PM: tough but so fun!



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May 28, 2012 6:01 PM: Hell YeaH!



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Mar 16, 2012 9:34 AM: NC



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Jan 8, 2012 1:12 AM: the exercise is great... making great progress in my a$s, but this chick's form is bad, should not be popping it at the top of the movement, I like to hold a bridge at the top for 10 secs too. ahhhh feel it burn.



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Exercise Rating
10/10

Nov 23, 2011 11:56 AM: It's still evil and still one of my favorites.



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Exercise Rating
10/10

Nov 18, 2011 12:58 PM: oh my gosh! What an evil workout, but it works!!! I'm doing this workout every time I do legs now! It really hits the hamstrings, glutes and lower back. Recommend doing this to warm up for the deadlift.



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10/10

Nov 14, 2011 11:13 PM: This exercise looks ridiculous, and pretty girls always seem to walk as you begin thrusting--awkward--but I've noticed a huge difference in my squat since I started doing this regularly--lot more power coming out of the hole.



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10/10

Feb 16, 2011 7:54 AM: best booty exercise



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