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One Leg Barbell Hipthrust

Well-toned hip
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Single-sidedTargets: Glutes

About

You can get intense targeting because you raise one leg and hold it with only one leg!

How to One Leg Barbell Hipthrust

Starting Position

1. Lean back against the bench and place the barbell on your hips.

2. Keep your feet in front of your knees and spread your legs shoulder-width apart.

Proper Form

1. Raise your pelvis until your shins are vertical and your body is horizontal to the ground.

2. While raising your pelvis, lift one knee as well.

3. Return to the starting position while resisting the weight.

4. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when going up, and inhale when going down.

Precautions

1. If you just lift the barbell, it may hurt, so please wrap it with a squat pad, towel, etc.

2. Please be careful not to let your knees come together.

3. Please be careful not to tilt your head back.

4. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your back.

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