Dumbbell Hip Thrust
Builds the glutes and hip extension strength, helping with power, running, and many lower body lifts.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Position your upper back against the edge of a bench, bend your knees, and place your feet firmly on the floor hip-width apart.
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Place a dumbbell horizontally across your hips and hold it in place with your hands, brace your core, and keep your chin slightly tucked.
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Drive your hips up by squeezing your glutes until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders and your shins are nearly vertical.
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Pause briefly at the top and make sure you do not overextend your lower back.
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Lower your hips under control toward the floor and repeat, keeping your knees in line with your toes.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideBuilds the glutes and hip extension strength, helping with power, running, and many lower body lifts.
You should feel it in your glutes, with some work in the hamstrings. It should not be driven by your lower back or mostly your quads.
A common mistake is overextending the lower back at the top. Squeeze your glutes, keep your ribs down, and stop when your body is in a straight line.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftDumbbell Hip Thrust is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 05 · TipsAdjust your foot position so that your shins are nearly vertical at the top and you feel the work in your glutes. Keep your rib cage down and maintain a posterior pelvic tilt at the top to prevent the load from shifting to your lower back.
This exercise effectively targets the glutes through a large range of motion, and the load is easy to increase by using a dumbbell.
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§ 06 · Same muscles
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