Barbell Hip thrusts.

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  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    I have to try that
  • FitandFab33
    FitandFab33 Posts: 718 Member
    I used to love doing these (and hip thrusts on the yoga ball, and backbends- stretching but the stretch area was adjacent to the lifting area so..) at the gym. I work out at home now so it's not as fun.. :-) hah
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 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*

    Nia shanks has some bodyweight variations - you can do 1 and a half reps, 1 legs, etc. AFter that yeah. Put a plate or dumbell on your hips. maybe pad the dumbbell with a towel. They're fairly difficult even bodyweight, if you do 1 leg + 1.5 rep motions. I mean at some point you'll need to add weight but you could get some mileage out of bodyweight for a while
  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 229 Member
    I have to try that

    I have to watch that
  • Shaybug
    Shaybug Posts: 80 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.

    I did my first set of pullthroughs today and felt ridiculous. BUT I finished my sets....blushing and sweating in sync.
  • yecatsml
    yecatsml Posts: 180 Member
    Going to try these - they look great for hams and glutes!
  • lauren3382
    lauren3382 Posts: 372 Member
    I've done them and definitely got some odd looks since I've never seen anyone at my gym doing them before. They are HIGHLY effective for the glutes/hams, so strange looks won't stop me!
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    I did them last week for the first time. I need to get some kind of pad for my bar before I do them again.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    I did them last week for the first time. I need to get some kind of pad for my bar before I do them again.

    This is what you want: http://www.amazon.com/Hampton-International-Bar-Pad-Extra/dp/B002G5PD1I
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    I did them last week for the first time. I need to get some kind of pad for my bar before I do them again.

    This is what you want: http://www.amazon.com/Hampton-International-Bar-Pad-Extra/dp/B002G5PD1I

    That's the one. That sumb!tch hurt after a while.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I also saw a youtube video suggesting rolling a yoga mat around the bar for padding.
  • nillapup
    nillapup Posts: 204 Member
    I do them with just the flat weights on my hips at home... great bum burn

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