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Single-Leg Hip Thrust

Main muscle
Glutes
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. 1Sit with your upper back against a bench and one foot planted.
  2. 2Extend your other leg straight out in front of you.
  3. 3Drive through your planted heel to lift your hips up.
  4. 4Squeeze your glute hard at the top of the thrust.
  5. 5Lower your hips back down under control and repeat.

Coaching cues

  • Drive through the heel
  • Squeeze the glute at top
  • Hips stay level

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