Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Single-Leg 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
Upper back on a bench, working foot flat under the knee.
How to do it well
- Shoulders on a bench, one foot planted
- Drive the hip up until the body is a straight line
- Keep the hips level; the free leg stays bent
Common mistakes
- Letting the free hip sag
- Arching the lower back at the top
Similar exercises
- Frog Pump
- Glute Bridge
- Single-Leg Glute Bridge
- 45-Degree Back Extension
- Band Glute Bridge
- Band Hip Thrust
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.