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

Glutes50%
Secondary


Hamstrings25%

Quads25%
Equipment
Smith machine

Exercise Type
Strength