Hip Thrust benefits for Men
The hip thrust is believed to be the top exercise for building glute size and strength, but there are many more reasons to thrust besides simply the aesthetic results. Having strong glutes is crucial for men and women alike, but especially for men who want to improve their other lifts in the gym and their overall athletic performance. You see, the glutes are three large muscles that help to stabilize the lower back and pelvic region. When the glutes are weak, other problems and injuries tend to occur up or down the kinetic chain in the lower back, hips, or even the knees. Having strong glutes can improve muscle balance and therefore decrease injury risk. Which types of exercises work the glutes? The upper glutes are best targeted with bridge/thrust pattern exercises that put them under a lot of tension and abduction work. The lower glutes are best targeted with squat/lunge pattern exercises that stretch them. Some hinge pattern exercises work the glutes secondarily, but n...