HIP THRUSTS (4X10)
WEEK 2 DAY 1 - LOWER BODY
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Use a barbell. Support upper back on a bench/ thrust machine, press through your heels to drive your glutes up to a tabletop position, then slowly return back down.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: Try just the bar first or dumbbells
Intermediate: 15-25lb plates on each side of the barbell
Advanced: 30-55+ lb plates on each side of the barbell
*Modification: use dumbbells or you can do glute bridges on the floor with dumbbells/bands for more reps!
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