Bench hip extension
The bench hip extension is a bodyweight exercise targeting the glutes. It involves lying with your upper back on a bench and your feet flat on the ground, then lifting your hips towards the ceiling by squeezing your glutes.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper legs
- Main muscle
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Do not overextend your lower back.
- Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
What to watch out for
- Lower back pain
- Hip injuries
Also known as
Estensione dell'anca su panca, glute bridge on bench, hip thrust on bench