fitubaMachine hip thrust
Glutes · machine. Rest your upper back on the pad and the belt pad over your hips; raise them until they line up with your torso.
Main muscle: Glutes
Also works: hamstrings · abs
Equipment: machine
Typical: 3–4 sets of 6–12. For strength, 3–6 with solid form and long rests.
How to do it
- Rest your upper back on the pad and the belt pad over your hips; raise them until they line up with your torso.
- Feet planted on the platform; at the top, your shins are almost vertical.
- Chin toward your chest; pause at the top and squeeze your glutes before lowering.
Common mistakes
- Arching your lower back instead of extending your hips.
- Letting the pad drop and bouncing at the bottom.
- Lifting your upper back off the pad as you push.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Barbell hip thrust.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3x10 machine hip thrust on level 6.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the machine hip thrust work?
Main: glutes. Also working: hamstrings and abs.
How many sets and reps of machine hip thrust?
Typical: 3–4 sets of 6–12. For strength, 3–6 with solid form and long rests. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the machine's number.
How do I log machine hip thrust in Fituba?
In your account, open Train, pick Machine hip thrust and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3x10 machine hip thrust on level 6” and Fituba logs your weights session.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Glutes). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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