Barbell Hip Thrust on Floor
Muscle Groups: Glutes, Hamstrings
Barbell Hip Thrust on Floor focuses on Glutes, Hamstrings, 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 on your back on the floor with a barbell placed across your hips, using a pad for comfort.
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Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, about hip-width apart, with your heels close to your glutes.
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Hold the barbell with both hands to keep it stable throughout the movement.
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Drive through your heels and lift your hips off the floor, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
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Continue lifting until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
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Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position, maintaining control.
Secondary Muscles
While Barbell Hip Thrust on Floor primarily targets Glutes, Hamstrings , 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.
