Barbell Hip Thrust with Bench
Muscle Groups: Glutes
Barbell Hip Thrust with Bench focuses on Glutes, with Quads, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Barbell Hip Thrust with Bench with proper form and technique.
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Sit on the floor with your upper back against a flat bench and a padded barbell resting across your hips.
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Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart, with your shins vertical.
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Engage your glutes and drive your hips upward, lifting the barbell until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
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Slowly lower your hips back down towards the floor, maintaining control of the barbell.
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Return to the starting position with your hips just above the floor before beginning the next repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Barbell Hip Thrust with Bench primarily targets Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Quads, Hamstrings . 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 with Bench, 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 with Bench, 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.
