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Barbell Hip Thrust Hold

Barbell Hip Thrust Hold is a potent lower body exercise targeting the glutes and hamstrings. By incorporating weights and improving strength and stability, it enhances lower body power and appearance.
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Barbell Hip Thrust Hold instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Start by sitting on the ground with your back against a bench, feet planted firmly in front of you and a padded barbell in your lap.
2
Keeping your chin tucked, push through your heels to lift your hips off the ground and the barbell up.
3
Press your hips upward, creating a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
4
Hold this position for a few seconds, engaged in the hold, then slowly lower your hips and the barbell back down to the ground.
5
Repeat this exercise for the programed number of reps.
Start by sitting on the ground with your back against a bench, feet planted firmly in front of you and a padded barbell in your lap.
Keeping your chin tucked, push through your heels to lift your hips off the ground and the barbell up.
Press your hips upward, creating a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
Hold this position for a few seconds, engaged in the hold, then slowly lower your hips and the barbell back down to the ground.
Repeat this exercise for the programed number of reps.
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