Machine glute drive: how to do it and what it works

Hip extension on a dedicated hip thrust machine.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Hip thrust machine that lets you load hip extension with stable pelvic and back support.

Form. Adjust the backrest and the belt, drive through your heels and pause at the end without extending your lower back.

Common mistake. Setting the pelvic support wrong, bouncing at the bottom, or letting the knees cave in.

Gluteus maximus · Hip thrust machine

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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