How to do it
Brace your core before initiating each hip drive off the floor.
- 1
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Place a barbell over your hips.
- 3
Drive through your heels to lift your hips towards the ceiling.
- 4
Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.
- 5
Lower your hips back down and repeat for the desired number of reps.
Expert tip
Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes at the top for maximum activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward during hip extension
- ✕Placing feet too close to the hips
- ✕Hips dropping fully to the floor between reps