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Description
A compound exercise that targets the glutes, hamstrings, and core. The exercise involves pushing a loaded barbell up with one leg while keeping the core tight.
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How to Do Barbell one leg hip thrust
- 1Setup
Sit on the floor with your upper back against a sturdy bench, positioning your shoulder blades near the edge, and place a padded barbell across your hips.
- 2Setup
Place one foot flat on the floor directly under your knee, ensuring your shin is vertical at the top of the movement; extend your other leg straight out or keep it bent without supporting weight.
- 3Setup
Adjust the barbell so it is centered directly over your working hip, using the pad for comfort and to prevent direct pressure on your hip bones.
- 4
Brace your core, then drive powerfully through the heel of your working foot, extending your hip to lift the barbell off the floor.
- 5
At the top of the movement, your torso and working thigh should form a straight line, with your glute fully contracted; avoid hyperextending your lower back.
- 6
Slowly and with control, lower the barbell back down by reversing the movement, maintaining tension in your glute throughout the entire descent.
Tips
- Actively squeeze your glute at the peak of the movement to maximize muscle activation and ensure full hip extension, holding for a brief second.
- Maintain a neutral spine by bracing your core throughout the entire exercise, preventing your lower back from arching excessively or taking over the movement.
- Focus on a controlled descent, allowing the glutes to stretch under tension, which enhances muscle growth and improves overall control of the weight.
- Ensure the bench height allows for a full range of motion; a bench too high or too low can limit proper hip extension or increase lower back strain.
Common Mistakes
- ×Arching the lower back instead of extending the hips causes lumbar strain; fix this by posteriorly tilting your pelvis and bracing your core tightly to keep your ribs down.
- ×Not achieving full hip extension means less glute activation; drive your hips up forcefully until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knee, ensuring a strong glute contraction.
- ×Rushing the eccentric (lowering) phase reduces time under tension and control; control the barbell slowly back down to maximize muscle engagement and build strength.
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