Barbell Hip Thrust

Authors

  • Ryan M Eckert Arizona State University
  • Ronald L Snarr Arizona State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12922/jshp.v2i2.37

Keywords:

performance, training, strength and conditioning, resistance training

Abstract

This column provides a detailed description and photographs of the proper exercise technique for the barbell hip thrust with beginner progressions and advanced variations for the athlete. This movement is a lower-body, multi-joint exercise designed to increase muscular conditioning of the hip extensors, spinal erectors, and knee extensors. This exercise may provide benefits to athletes that rely on hip extension during competition, such as basketball, sprinting, football, and power and Olympic lifters.

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Published

2014-11-01

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2014): Journal of Sport and Human Performance

Section

Short Report

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