How to do Hip Thrust

  • Lie with your upper back on a bench (or couch if you are training at home without equipment)
  • Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, about hip width apart. 
  • Stretch your arms out along the length of the bench (you could also rest your hands lightly on your hips or stomach, but placing your arms across the bench helps you stay balanced and stable.
  • Using the strength of your gluteal muscles, push through your heels and raise your hips upward until your entire body is in a straight line.
  • Hold the top position momentarily and squeeze your glutes.
  • Lower back down to the starting position.
  • Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Bodyweight Hip Thrusts: The Next Step In Glute Training