Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Machine Hip Thrust, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Gluteus maximus |
| Also | Hamstrings |
Setup
The machine loads the glute bridge without needing to set up a barbell.
How to do it well
- Set the pad across the hips
- Drive the hips to full extension
- Squeeze the glutes at the top
Common mistakes
- Overextending the lower back
- Cutting the lockout short
Free programs with Machine Hip Thrust
- Machines Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Glutes and Legs Starter (3 day)
- Hypertrophy Block: Machines (4 day)
- Glutes and Legs Emphasis Block (5 day)
- Glute Builder (4 day)
- Machines Only: Full Body (3 day)
Similar exercises
- 45-Degree Back Extension
- Glute Kickback Machine
- Band Glute Bridge
- Band Hip Thrust
- Barbell Hip Thrust
- Cable Glute Kickback
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.