Hip Thrusting: Basics and Advanced Progressions

hip thrusting: four variations

With Hip Thrusting, we’re taking the basic glute bridge to a much higher, more intense level!

The main driver for the increase in intensity? One reason is that the legs are raised high above the trunk, which increases the total range of motion.

This is the kind of exercise where we can take advantage of the “optimal” patterning/practice we did with the more basic exercises that brought us to this point.

If we patterned those well, these variations are simply a matter of effort – dancing right on the edge of our ability!

There are FOUR variations of this thrusting movement presented in the video, each one providing a progressive and unique dynamic challenge!

1. We start with basic BILATERAL hip thrusting.

2. Then comes SINGLE-SIDE NEGATIVES.

3. Next are END RANGE PARTIALS.

4. And finally, EXTERNAL rotations at the top end range – while in full extension.

Master each of the variations, starting of course with bilateral.

When you’re training, always begin (after a warm-up) with the most challenging variation for you. And then peel back from there to less challenging variations as you fatigue.

It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it!