Barbell Hip Thrust on Floor
Muscle Groups: Glutes
Barbell Hip Thrust on Floor focuses on Glutes, with Hamstrings, Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Barbell Hip Thrust on Floor with proper form and technique.
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Lie face up on the floor with knees bent, feet planted firmly on the floor with a barbell resting across your hips. Grab the bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip and hold it securely in place.
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Brace core and press your heels into the floor, driving your hips upwards. Pause at the top, making sure to squeeze glutes. Then return back to starting position in a controlled motion.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Barbell Hip Thrust on Floor safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Avoid stopping short of full range of motion. Be sure to push your hips all the way open at the top.
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Avoid hyperextending your lower back at the top of the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Barbell Hip Thrust on Floor primarily targets Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Hips . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Barbell Hip Thrust on Floor, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Barbell Hip Thrust on Floor, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
