barbell hip thrust is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the glutes and to a lesser degree also targets the groin, hamstrings, hip flexors, lower back and quads ...more
barbell hip thrust is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the glutes and to a lesser degree also targets the groin, hamstrings, hip flexors, lower back and quads.
The only barbell hip thrust equipment that you really need is the following: barbell, flat bench, and weight plates. There are however many different barbell hip thrust variations that you can try out that may require different types of barbell hip thrust equipment or may even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper barbell hip thrust form is easy with the step by step barbell hip thrust instructions, barbell hip thrust tips, and the instructional barbell hip thrust technique video on this page. barbell hip thrust is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the barbell hip thrust video, learn how to do the barbell hip thrust, and then be sure and browse through the barbell hip thrust workouts on our workout plans page!
The barbell hip thrust is an awesome exercise for the glutes! I have noticed that if my feet our too far out then I start to feel it more in my hamstrings. So if you want to target the glutes then be sure your knees are directly over your ankles and feel the burn! Here is a very detailed article on the hip thrusts if you have any questions or concerns about performing the move properly.
https://www.t-nation.com/training/bigger-better-glutes
Now, go find the burn in those glutes!
These are no joke! I tried them on a whim one workout, but now throw them into every deadlift day to really hammer the backs of the leg.