Hip Thrusts are a great exercise.

There is research coming out showing direct correlation between doing hip thrusts and increased strength in the squat and the deadlift.

Research is also showing positive changes in body circumference measurements (i.e. the BUTT)

(These studies and quite a few more are cited HERE)

And it’s very safe and easy to learn, relative to other common movements used to train the glutes, such as barbell squats or deadlifts.

Here’s how to do it:

Hip Thrusts 101 (video)

– Get a bench
– Make sure shoulders are even on the bench
– Feet are hip width apart
– Put arms on side of bench to stabilize
– Drive the hips up!
– Squeeze the glutes at the top of the movement

Start with using just your bodyweight as resistance. The next step is probably add a weight plate. Then you can work up to using a barbell (as you probably see people doing on the internets).

You’ll be surprised at how strong your glutes are and how much weight you can work up to using if you train this move regularly.

If you want stronger, rounder, more funcitional glutes, work the Hip Thrust into your routine.

To your success! –

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Personal Trainer
ForestVance.com

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