Exercise Comparison
Barbell Hip Thrust vs Physioball Hip Bridge
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Muscle Analysis
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Instructions
Barbell Hip Thrust
Begin seated on the ground with a bench directly behind you. Have a loaded barbell over your legs. Using a fat bar or having a pad on the bar can greatly reduce the discomfort caused by this exercise.
Roll the bar so that it is directly above your hips, and lean back against the bench so that your shoulder blades are near the top of it.
Begin the movement by driving through your feet, extending your hips vertically through the bar. Your weight should be supported by your shoulder blades and your feet. Extend as far as possible, then reverse the motion to return to the starting position.
Physioball Hip Bridge
Lay on a ball so that your upper back is on the ball with your hips unsupported. Both feet should be flat on the floor, hip width apart or wider. This will be your starting position.
Begin by extending the hips using your glutes and hamstrings, raising your hips upward as you bridge.
Pause at the top of the motion and return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the glutes. Barbell Hip Thrust is a intermediate exercise using barbell, while Physioball Hip Bridge is beginner and uses exercise ball. Choose Physioball Hip Bridge if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Barbell Hip Thrust for a greater challenge.