Celebratory Hip Thrust
Feel the burn and celebrate! This hip thrust variation adds a fun arm raise for extra engagement. Get those glutes working!
The Celebratory Hip Thrust is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the lower back and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Celebratory Hip Thrust Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Celebratory Hip Thrust Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Celebratory Hip Thrust
Begin in a standing position with feet shoulder-width apart.
Push your hips back slightly while keeping your back straight. This will be your starting position.
Thrust your hips forward by engaging your glute muscles while simultaneously raising your arms directly in front of you, forming an upright posture with your body.
Your knees should be slightly bent, and your glutes should be squeezed at the top of the movement.
Lower your arms back to your sides while returning to the starting position with your hips.
Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions.
This exercise can be a fun and dynamic way to engage the muscles in your lower body and is generally accessible for people of all fitness levels.
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Celebratory Hip Thrust FAQs
What muscles does the Celebratory Hip Thrust work?
The Celebratory Hip Thrust mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the lower back and core. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Celebratory Hip Thrust?
None. The Celebratory Hip Thrust is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Celebratory Hip Thrust a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Celebratory Hip Thrust go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Celebratory Hip Thrust variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Celebratory Knee Drife, Celebratory Knee Drife, Barbell Elevated Hip Heel Thrust and Dumbbell Staggered Hip Thrust.
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