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Medicine Ball Hip Thrusts

Hug a med ball on your hips and thrust away.

Medicine Ball Hip Thrusts exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Sit with your upper back against a bench, a medicine ball held on your hips.
  2. Plant your feet flat and brace your core.
  3. Drive through your heels to push your hips up to full extension.
  4. Squeeze your glutes hard at the top, then lower under control.

The one cue that matters

Keep the ball steady on your hips and finish flat, ribs down at the top.

Muscles worked

The Medicine Ball Hip Thrusts is a Glutes-first movement, with Hamstrings working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your glutes volume for the week.

FAQ

What muscles does the Medicine Ball Hip Thrusts work?

The Medicine Ball Hip Thrusts primarily works the Glutes with Hamstrings assisting.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Medicine Ball Hip Thrusts?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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