Strength exercise

Hip Thrust (Single Leg)

How to do it

  1. Sit on the floor with your upper back against a bench.
  2. Place a barbell or weight across your hips.
  3. Plant your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
  4. Drive through your heels to lift your hips until your body forms a straight line.
  5. Squeeze your glutes at the top.
  6. Lower your hips back down with control.

Muscles worked

Gluteus MaximusLargest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation. All Gluteus Maximus exercises

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Type
Strength
Primary muscles
Gluteus Maximus
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