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Barbell hip thrust

Upper back on bench, bar over hip crease, chin tucked.

Muscles

Primary
glutes
Supporting
hamstrings

Mechanics

Pattern
hip extension
Equipment
barbell, bench
Geometry
Variable Range
Energy model
Glycolytic Pathway (10-90s)
Target feel
Glutes finish the rep with ribs down and pelvis level.
Progression
Add load when lockout stays clean for every rep.
Regression
Use glute bridge if bench setup is unstable.

Watch for

  • Overarching at lockout
  • Feet too far forward

Substitutions

  • Machine hip thrust
  • Glute bridge
  • Cable pull-through
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