Barbell Hip thrusts.

BusyRaeNOTBusty
BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Let's discuss. Would you find it odd to see someone doing this in gym? I've never seen anyone do it in my gym, and as a woman in a gym full of mostly men (or boys) I feel 'um odd.

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  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    I have not seen anyone doing this move in my gym. If they did, I would be like, 'Damn, that chick is bad *kitten*.'


    I'm sure you've already set a precedence in your gym that you're there to kick *kitten*, so I think you'd be totally legit to do it.
  • toomuchbootyindapants
    toomuchbootyindapants Posts: 811 Member
    I would have wayyy too much fun doing this in a gym. *snicker* I do them at home. Not so much fun without an audience. *kicks rock*
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    That's ridiculous.

    As in ridiculously hot.

    Do it.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    I'm the only one that does them in my gym. I do get some funny looks, but I think it's mostly because it's still a pretty rare exercise.
  • JenKillough
    JenKillough Posts: 474 Member
    I do them at home too. I think I'd be ok with doing them at the gym... most people snicker at the idea of it. I guess it would depend on how crowded the gym is... and it might be best to face AWAY from guys while doing it. That might help :)
  • jamk1446
    jamk1446 Posts: 5,577 Member
    I wouldn't find them odd but then, I do them myself. But my husband does like to come in the garage and watch.

    I remember years ago when I went to a gym to lift there were a few people (men and women) who did them. If I recall, the only ones who really looked were the people who stuck to the cardio area.
  • crazy4lulu
    crazy4lulu Posts: 822 Member
    i do these in a cage on the floor . the only reason i dont use a bench is im too tall. its great for the *kitten*!!!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    It might raise a few eyebrows. But wearing what she's wearing would probably drop a few jaws.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    will you spot me?
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Is there a variation using dumbbells? I'd like to try it, but I don't have a set of barbells yet, and I don't go to a gym.

    Anyone?
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I've done it in mine. People look but who cares? It's a great glute and ham workout.
  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583
    I do these and I love them! I just make sure I'm wearing shorts w/ coverage!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Is there a variation using dumbbells? I'd like to try it, but I don't have a set of barbells yet, and I don't go to a gym.

    Anyone?

    You can do it by setting a dumbbell on your hips. That's how I started.
  • Shaybug
    Shaybug Posts: 80 Member
    I think they look awesome but have thought the same thing. I'll do it if you do it.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Is there a variation using dumbbells? I'd like to try it, but I don't have a set of barbells yet, and I don't go to a gym.

    Anyone?

    I'd guess just put the dumbbells in your lap somehow. I did it with plates first.
  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
    Do them regularly, people stare at me wondering wtf I'm doing but IDGAF.

    Brb buns of steel.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Is there a variation using dumbbells? I'd like to try it, but I don't have a set of barbells yet, and I don't go to a gym.

    Anyone?

    I'd guess just put the dumbbells in your lap somehow. I did it with plates first.

    That might be easier than doing it with the dumbbells. At least until I can get my barbells...

    *makes mental note to start writing Santa letter*
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    I do them. My clients do them. No one stares. They're great for your glutes.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Is there a variation using dumbbells? I'd like to try it, but I don't have a set of barbells yet, and I don't go to a gym.

    Anyone?

    I would do them like that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jGSMv8zbeE

    I wouldn't rest my back on the dumbbell rack though, lol.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I think they look awesome but have thought the same thing. I'll do it if you do it.

    I've done them twice now, even had a girlfriend of mine doing them with me the first time.
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
    If I looked like that, I'd be doing nothing else.

    Hot damn.
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    I'd spot her.
  • AimersBee
    AimersBee Posts: 775 Member
    will you spot me?


    hahahah got a mental picture.. too funny...
  • MacInCali
    MacInCali Posts: 1,012 Member
    I'm the only one that does them in my gym. I do get some funny looks, but I think it's mostly because it's still a pretty rare exercise.

    ^^^ This guy got me doing these many months ago, although I use 25-40lb dumbbells on each hip since I don't have a barbell at home. Love them.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    I'm the only one that does them in my gym. I do get some funny looks, but I think it's mostly because it's still a pretty rare exercise.

    i did them for the first time on friday @ 135lbs. the men around me gave me some weird looks, and one or two looked like they thought i was hurting myself and wanted to come to help me.

    the women on the other hand were salivating.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Have seen it a few times. Only with the powerlifter looking types.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I do them. I look up at the ceiling and do not make eye contact with anyone while I do, but I do them.

    Try doing pullthoughs - I think they are more embarrassing as its harder to avoid eye contact with anyone and you are usually in the middle of the gym.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    I'm the only one that does them in my gym. I do get some funny looks, but I think it's mostly because it's still a pretty rare exercise.

    i did them for the first time on friday @ 135lbs. the men around me gave me some weird looks, and one or two looked like they thought i was hurting myself and wanted to come to help me.

    the women on the other hand were salivating.

    LOL, I was sitting under the bar one time, resting between sets, and a guy approached me and asked if I needed help getting up.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    I'm the only one that does them in my gym. I do get some funny looks, but I think it's mostly because it's still a pretty rare exercise.

    i did them for the first time on friday @ 135lbs. the men around me gave me some weird looks, and one or two looked like they thought i was hurting myself and wanted to come to help me.

    the women on the other hand were salivating.

    LOL, I was sitting under the bar one time, resting between sets, and a guy approached me and asked if I needed help getting up.

    i was doing the same!!! I was sitting with my legs under the bar, leaning back against the bench, breathing heavy, guy gave me a quick look and started walking over, but then i started my next set so i guess he put two and two together.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    A girl in my gym does them. One time she was doing them just behind where I was doing deadlifts, and from the mirror in front of me, it looked like she was humping my leg. I got the giggles and had to stop.

    But then, I giggle a fair bit at the gym.

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