Lever Hip Thrust
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Position a barbell across your hips, ensuring it is padded to avoid discomfort. You can use your arms to hold it in place.
Pushing through your heels, lift your hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement for a few seconds before slowly lowering your hips back to the starting position.
Repeat this process for your desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain control and proper form throughout the exercise.
Pro Tip
Engage Your Core: Make sure to engage your core and squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement. This helps to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise and also helps to protect your lower back from strain. Maintain Control: Avoid the temptation to use momentum to lift the weight. Instead, lift and lower the lever in a slow and controlled manner. This helps to ensure that you are effectively working the targeted muscles and reduces the risk of injury. Don't Overextend: While it's important to fully extend your hips at the top of the movement, be careful not to overextend. Overextension can put unnecessary strain on your lower back. Aim for a straight