Hip Extension

Barbell Hip Thrust

A practical movement guide for every Mission SOP that uses this exercise. Sets, reps, load, tempo, and purpose remain specific to each mission and phase.

Movement guide available

Anatomy map

Muscles involved

Primary Supporting
Option 2 custom anatomy illustration for Barbell Hip Thrust, with primary and supporting muscles highlighted
PrimaryGluteus maximus
SupportingHamstringsAdductorsTrunk musculature

ShaOS custom anatomy illustration. Visual reference only; movement coaching and muscle classifications remain defined by the Exercise Library.

Description

A loaded hip-extension exercise that develops the glutes through a stable, horizontal force pattern with limited knee and spinal motion.

Setup & Execution

  1. Sit with the upper back against a secure bench, place a padded bar across the hip crease, and plant the feet about hip width.
  2. Brace, tuck the chin slightly, and begin with the hips lowered under control.
  3. Drive through the feet and extend the hips until the torso and thighs form a straight line.
  4. Pause with the glutes contracted, then lower without losing control of the bar or rib position.

Coaching Cues

  • Drive through the heels and midfoot.
  • Finish with glutes, not the low back.
  • Keep ribs down at the top.

Common Mistakes

  • Overarching at lockout.
  • Placing the feet too far or too close.
  • Bouncing the bar through the bottom.

Movement media

See the movement

Reviewed short loop
Published media
Short silent loop · 5 seconds
Reviewed
Jul 17, 2026
Video source
Open source record
30–60 second tutorialplanned
Setup angleplanned
Side angleplanned
Key cue overlayplanned
Captionsplanned
Transcriptplanned

Accessible movement summary

Sit with the upper back against a secure bench, place a padded bar across the hip crease, and plant the feet about hip width. Brace, tuck the chin slightly, and begin with the hips lowered under control. Drive through the feet and extend the hips until the torso and thighs form a straight line. Pause with the glutes contracted, then lower without losing control of the bar or rib position.

Key cue: Drive through the heels and midfoot.

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Regressions & alternatives

Preserve the movement pattern while matching current capacity, available equipment, and the mission environment.

Regression

Bodyweight glute bridge

Progression

Single-leg hip thrust

Home gym

Bench-supported dumbbell hip thrust

Commercial gym

Hip-thrust machine

Used in

Linked Mission SOPs

Lower Hypertrophy & CapacityAscent