Exercise Description Main Target Muscles Glutes Secondary Target Muscles Abs, Hamstrings Workout Type Strength Gym Gear Barbell Fitness Level Intermediate Compound/Isolated  Isolated Power Move  Push Target Muscle: Glutes Barbell Hip Thrust Overview Barbell Hip Thrust is a variation of bodyweight hip thrust. It is an exercise especially formulated to focus on the glute muscles. It also targets hamstrings, quads, and calves as secondary muscles.  This exercise works to help you get a bigger butt and build stronger glutes. Whether you are looking for leg workouts or full-body workouts, this exercise has some amazing advantages to help you attain your fitness goals.  How to Do It Sit upon the ground with your legs bent and your feet no more than hip distance apart. Tilt your toes out just a little bit. Place your upper back against the center of the weight bench, resting it on edge. Put the barbell across your hips. To keep it in place, grab the bar with both hands. Do not use your arms to lift it. Squeeze the glutes and keep the bar straight ahead until your hips align with your shoulders and knees. The bench should support the mid-scapula region. With your focus on down your body (about a few inches above the bar), maintain a minimal chin tuck and keep your core tight. Slowly lower the bar down until the hips are just a few inches off the floor. Squeeze the glutes and lift the bar back up. Barbell Hip Thrust Tips Make sure that you don’t arch your lower back when you extend your hips. Your body should be in a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. When you bridge your hips, you should keep them from dropping down. Do not make any movement in your lower back as you proceed with the exercise.

Exercise Description Main Target Muscles Glutes  Secondary Target Muscles Hamstrings, Abs Workout Type Strength Gym Gear Bench Fitness Level Beginner Compound/Isolated  Isolation Power Move  Push Target Muscles: Glutes Bodyweight Hip Thrusts Overview  The main muscles targeted by the bodyweight hip thrust are the glutes (buttocks) and hamstrings (back of the thigh). This exercise also works the core, and lower back. When performed with proper form, the bodyweight hip thrust can be an effective way to build strength and muscle in the lower body. How to Do It Sit with your back against a bench. Your knees should be bent and your feet should be flat on the ground. The bench should hit you just below the shoulder blades. Keep feet shoulder-width apart: rest the elbows on the bench. Push with your heels until your thighs are parallel to the floor Squeeze your glutes and then return to start. Tips on Bodyweight Hip Thrusts  Start with fewer sets and reps: build your stamina first. Do not think you can let go of hip thrusts if you are doing glute bridges: the two are not interchangeable. Rest against the bench just below your shoulder blade to give your body solid support.