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Compound · Hinge
Barbell Hip Thrust
Barbell Hip Thrust is a multi-joint hip hinge centered on the glutes. The movement is a hip hinge: push your hips back with a long, neutral spine, then drive them forward to stand — no rounding through the lower back. Your hamstrings assist throughout the movement.
Primary muscles
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings
Equipment
Barbell
Movement pattern
Hinge
Type
Compound (multi-joint)
Substitutions
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Glute Bridge
Same hinge pattern · also trains the glutes.
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Romanian Deadlift
Same hinge pattern · also trains the hamstrings.
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Back Extension
Same hinge pattern · also trains the glutes.
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