Exercise guide
Barbell Hip Thrust.
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement
- Isolation
- Level
- Intermediate
Muscles at work
Front
Back
PrimaryGlutes
SecondaryAbs, Hamstrings
Make every rep count.
- 01
Sit on the floor with your upper back against a sturdy bench, then roll the barbell until it rests in the hip crease (use a pad if needed).
- 02
Plant your feet about hip-width and keep your shins close to vertical at the top. Brace your core and keep your ribs down.
- 03
Drive through your heels/midfoot and lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees. Pause and squeeze your glutes—don’t over-arch your lower back.
- 04
Lower under control until your hips are just above the floor, keep the bar stable, and repeat for your reps.


