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Barbell Hip Thrust

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Glutes
Also works
Hamstrings
Equipment
Barbell & plates, bench

How to do it

  1. Sit with your upper back against a bench and roll the bar over your hips.
  2. Plant your feet flat, about hip-width apart, knees bent.
  3. Drive through your heels to lift your hips until your body is level from shoulders to knees.
  4. Squeeze your glutes, then lower slowly.

Common mistakes

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