Barbell hip thrust

Driving the hips up with a barbell across them, upper back on a bench. The top exercise for the glutes.

Works

GlutesHamstrings

Equipment

Barbell + Bench

How to do it

1. 1Sit on the floor with your upper back against a bench and the bar across your hips.
2. 2Plant your feet about hip width apart, knees bent.
3. 3Drive your hips up until your body is flat from shoulders to knees.
4. 4Squeeze your glutes at the top, then lower slowly.