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Kettlebell Hip Thrust

Main muscle
Glutes
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Kettlebell

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on the floor with upper back against a bench, kettlebell resting on your hips.
  2. 2Plant your feet flat, roughly shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Drive through your heels to lift your hips until torso is level.
  4. 4Squeeze your glutes hard at the top for a second.
  5. 5Lower your hips back down under control and repeat.

Coaching cues

  • Drive through the heels
  • Squeeze at the top
  • Chin tucked, ribs down
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