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Dumbbell Hip Thrust

Dumbbell Hip Thrust illustration

Primary muscles: Glutes

Secondary muscles: Hamstrings, Quadriceps

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Dumbbells

How to do the Dumbbell Hip Thrust

  1. Sit on the floor with your upper back resting against a bench, knees bent, and feet flat on the floor. Hold a dumbbell with each hand across your hips.
  2. Press through your heels to lift your hips upward until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
  3. Hold the top position for a moment, ensuring your glutes are fully contracted.
  4. Lower your hips back down to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Press through your heels to maximize glute activation.
  • Avoid arching your lower back; maintain a neutral spine.
  • Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.

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