If you're looking for an exercise guaranteed to skyrocket your glute and hamstring growth, look no further than the hip thrust. Don't let social media fool you into thinking this leg day staple is ...

It’s best to start by mastering the basic bridge before attempting the weighted hip thrust. Always start with lighter weights and work your way up as you develop strength over time. Start with your ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Hip thrusts are a ...

Quan Bailey is a certified personal trainer and Isopure athlete. Fitness trainers turn to the move for a number of reasons, mainly because it’s a go-to weight training move that strengthens your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Squats, deadlifts, and Bulgarian split squats are great, but hip thrusts also have a place in your ...

Strong glutes aren’t just for show. Vital for optimal movement and athletic performance, the gluteus maximus is the largest, most powerful muscle in the human body. Together, the gluteal muscles help ...

If you want to effectively train your glutes and build muscle, this exercise should definitely not be missing from your workout plan: the hip thrust. Or perhaps the glute bridge? Same movement, ...

The right barbell pad will go a long way. We have tips on what kind to look for, and what to do if you don't have a pad. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications ...

A personal trainer has warned of the dangers of “ego lifting” after she claims smashing a personal best in the gym left her hospitalized — when she snapped her right hip bone. Kristina Schmidt, 24, ...

The hip thrust lights up your glutes and hamstrings to strengthen and sculpt these major muscles. It’s a weighted variation ...