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Glutes

Barbell Hip Thrust

Barbell Hip Thrust (Start)Barbell Hip Thrust (End)

A glute-focused exercise with your upper back on a bench and a barbell across your hips.

Primary musclesGlutes
Secondary musclesCalvesHamstrings

Energy burned

≈ 30 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 5.3 kcal/min

Estimate range 23–38 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked18 %
Effort during a set9.3 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

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Setup

  1. 1Sit on the floor with your upper back against a bench and a padded barbell over your hips.
  2. 2Bend your knees and place your feet flat and shoulder-width apart.

How to perform

  1. 1Drive through your heels and lift your hips toward the ceiling.
  2. 2Stop when your torso is parallel to the floor and your shins are vertical.
  3. 3Squeeze your glutes hard for a moment.
  4. 4Lower your hips under control and repeat.

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