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Barbell Hip Thrust

Lower body, hip-up
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Targets: Glutes

About

It's a workout that can effectively build up your hip muscles!

How to Barbell Hip Thrust

Starting Position

1. Lean back against the bench and place the barbell on your hips.

2. Keep your feet in front of your knees and spread your legs shoulder-width apart.

Proper Form

1. Raise your pelvis until your shins are vertical and your body is horizontal to the ground.

2. Return to the starting position while resisting the weight.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you go up, and inhale when you go down.

Precautions

1. If you just lift the barbell, it may hurt, so please wrap it with a squat pad, towel, etc.

2. Please be careful not to let your knees come together.

3. Please be careful not to tilt your head back.

4. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your back.

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