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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Smith 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, Quadriceps |
Setup
Bench set so the shoulder blades rest on its edge; unrack the bar with the hooks turned.
How to do it well
- Bar padded over the hip crease
- Drive up until the shins are vertical
- Tuck the chin and squeeze at the top
Common mistakes
- Pushing through the toes
- Hyperextending the lower back
Similar exercises
- 45-Degree Back Extension
- Band Glute Bridge
- Band Hip Thrust
- Barbell Hip Thrust
- Cable Glute Kickback
- Cable Pull-through
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.