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Smith Hip Thrust

Expert Advice

Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement for maximum glute activation.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Position the Smith machine barbell at hip level and sit on the ground with your back against a bench.
  2. Roll the bar over your hips and place your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
  3. Drive through your heels to lift your hips upward, fully extending your hips.
  4. Pause and squeeze your glutes at the top, then slowly lower your hips back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Glutes
Glutes50%
Secondary
Hamstrings
Hamstrings25%
Quads
Quads25%
50%Glutes25%Hamstrings25%Quads
Equipment
Smith machine
Smith machine
Exercise Type
Strength