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Illustration of the Machine Hip Thrust: No setup tax, so push the reps - squeeze two seconds at lockout.
compound · Hinge

Machine Hip Thrust

Machine Hip Thrust is a compound hinge movement for glutes, using Hip Thrust Machine. It also works hamstrings. 4 sets of 10-15, 2 min rest.

Primary muscle
Glutes
Equipment
Hip Thrust Machine
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
4 × 10-15
Rest
90s
Force
push

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Back on the pad, belt or lap pad across the hips, feet flat.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    No setup tax, so push the reps - squeeze two seconds at lockout.

  3. 3
    Work it

    4 sets of 10-15, resting about 2 minute between them.

Muscles worked

Glutes does most of the work. Hamstrings take the rest.