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Lever Hip Thrust (plate loaded)
Muscles involved
The lever hip thrust (plate loaded) is a machine version of the hip thrust. It builds strong, bigger glutes with stable loading.
How to do it
- Sit on the machine with your hips positioned under the pad, feet flat on the floor shoulder-width apart, and grip the handles for stability.
- Press through your heels to extend your hips upward, lifting the pad until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees.
- Pause at the top of the movement, squeezing your glutes forcefully.
- Slowly lower the pad back to the starting position by bending at your hips.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Press through your heels to ensure proper glute activation. - Squeeze your glutes forcefully at the top, holding for a moment. - Keep your chin tucked to maintain a neutral spine. - Do not hyperextend your lower back; keep the body in a straight line.
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IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Lever Hip Thrust (plate loaded): which muscles does it work?
Lever Hip Thrust (plate loaded) mainly works: Glutes. It also involves: Gluteus maximus.
What is Lever Hip Thrust (plate loaded) good for?
The lever hip thrust (plate loaded) is a machine version of the hip thrust. It builds strong, bigger glutes with stable loading.
How do you do Lever Hip Thrust (plate loaded) with proper form?
- Press through your heels to ensure proper glute activation. - Squeeze your glutes forcefully at the top, holding for a moment. - Keep your chin tucked to maintain a neutral spine. - Do not hyperextend your lower back; keep the body in a straight line.
