Resistance Band Hip Thrust (female)

Resistance Band Hip Thrust demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Place the resistance band just above your knees and sit on the ground with your back against a sturdy bench or box
  • 2Plant your feet firmly on the floor about hip width apart
  • 3Push through your feet using your glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps to lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees
  • 4Hold this position briefly at the top
  • 5Lower your hips back down to the ground in a controlled manner

Tips:

  • Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise
  • Make sure your knees don't cave inwards during the thrust
  • Exhale as you raise your hips, inhale as you lower them
  • To increase difficulty, you can hold the top position for longer durations

Resistance Band Hip Thrust Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs