How to Do Kettlebell Hip Thrusts

Kettlebell Hip Thrusts is a glutes exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Hip Thrusts

  1. 01Sit on the floor with the upper back against a bench and a kettlebell placed in the hip crease.
  2. 02Plant the feet hip-width apart and grip the kettlebell handles to keep the weight stable.
  3. 03Drive through the heels to lift the hips until the torso is parallel to the ground.
  4. 04Pause at the top to achieve maximum glute contraction before lowering the hips back to the floor.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Hip Thrusts

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Glutes Extends the hip, your main power generator.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the lower back arches at the top, focus on driving the hips forward until the glutes are fully squeezed and the ribs stay tucked.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Hip Thrusts questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Hip Thrusts work?

Kettlebell Hip Thrusts is catalogued as a glutes exercise in A90 Training Club, with the glutes as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Hip Thrusts correctly?

Sit on the floor with the upper back against a bench and a kettlebell placed in the hip crease. Plant the feet hip-width apart and grip the kettlebell handles to keep the weight stable. Drive through the heels to lift the hips until the torso is parallel to the ground. Pause at the top to achieve maximum glute contraction before lowering the hips back to the floor.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Hip Thrusts?

If the lower back arches at the top, focus on driving the hips forward until the glutes are fully squeezed and the ribs stay tucked.

Is Kettlebell Hip Thrusts suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Hip Thrusts is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Hip Thrusts?

Kettlebell Hip Thrusts uses kettlebell.

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