Barbell hip thrust

How to do the Barbell hip thrust: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Glutes, Legs), equipment (Barbell, Bench) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Barbell hip thrust: start and finish positions
Barbell hip thrust: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Upper back on the bench, bar over the hips.

  2. 2

    Press through the heels and lift the hips.

  3. 3

    Squeeze, then lower without collapsing.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 8–12.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Barbell hip thrust?

The Barbell hip thrust uses: Barbell, Bench.

Which muscles does the Barbell hip thrust work?

The Barbell hip thrust works: Glutes, Legs.

How many sets and reps for the Barbell hip thrust?

In Setline sessions the Barbell hip thrust is programmed as 3 sets of 8–12.

Which Setline styles include the Barbell hip thrust?

The Barbell hip thrust appears in: Strength.

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Barbell hip thrust — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline