Not ready for the barbell? Begin with bodyweight hip thrusts or glute bridges (shoulders and feet on ground). Advance to a dumbbell across your hips, then a barbell once you’re stronger.

Trainers explain the benefits of barbell hip thrusts, a compound strength training exercise that targets both your glutes and your hip flexors.

Discover effective hip thrust alternatives, including machine-free options. Learn how to target your glutes without a barbell hip thrust.

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. Hip thrusts are not only a great exercise for your glutes (aka butt), they ...

Try These Exercises Instead of Hip Thrusts The beloved, yet fussy barbell hip thrust isn't the only way to work your glutes.

Hip thrusts are a great glute-building exercise, so personal trainer Lena Aiello set out to do them every day, to find out how to make them more effective.

As part of a full-body weight training routine, my trainer introduced me to a new move: the hip thrust. Sitting on the ground with my back against a flat bench, I put a light barbell over my hips.

The hip thrust is a great exercise for your leg day, since it strengthens your glutes, core and the entire posterior chain. When you add a barbell to the exercise, the results are stunning ...

Here's everything you need to know about the dumbbell hip thrust, including how to do the exercise, tips to make it better, and why it's so effective.

However, despite its benefits, you may seek a barbell hip thrust alternative for variety. We've got plenty to work past any plateaus. Related: Master the 5x5 Workout to Build Strength, Muscle, and ...

They're often considered a hack for glute gains – but how effective are hip thrusts for improving strength and muscle, according to PT's? Here, a pro explains.