STOP DOING SH*TTY HIP THRUSTS Struggling to get your hip thrust right or to feel it in your glutes? Here are a few things that could help you: Setup: Use a bench, box or an adjustable roller (like I did here) ideally at a height that allows you to rest the bottom of your shoulder blades on it comfortably. Use a hip pad and set up with the bar centered over your hips. Plant your feet about hips width distance apart (give or take) and close enough to you that when you get to the top of the movement your knees are bent at 90 degrees. Cues: hold onto the bar to keep it stable, drive through your heel and mid-foot to lift your hips, tuck your tailbone, pull your ribs down and keep your chin slightly tucked as you fully extend your hips. Squeeze your cheeks like you’re trying to pinch a penny in there and then hinge down again with control. Common mistakes: too much lumbar extension/rib flare while lowering down, feet set too far away or too close, tempo too fast Also it’s important to note that you don’t HAVE to do hip thrusts to grow your glutes, there are plenty of other great exercises but you definitely don’t want to waste your time doing sh*tty ones! #hipthrusts #strengthtraining #gluteworkout #glutes #glutetraining #gymmotivation #gymtips
sometimes on social media the gym looks like such a scary place. It shouldnt be! Usually the biggest, strongest people are the most willing to help you 💕 #gymgirl #hopecore #powerlifting
STOP DOING SH*TTY FRONT SQUATS Front squats are tricky! This is one of the most requested exercises to cover here and with the members of my program for very good reason. Setup: start with a zombie squat to find the correct bar placement. Grip the bar with the tips of your first 3 fingers, step under the bar and push your elbows up like you’re carrying a tray. Stance width is more personal preference but it will usually be more narrow than your back squat. Elevating your heels can also be very helpful in keeping your torso more vertical and allowing for more depth. Common mistakes: gripping the bar with your whole hand, bar not resting on your delts, torso dumping forward Front rack alternatives: crossing your arms over your chest, looping lifting straps on the bar and gripping them instead of using your fingers #stopdoingshitty #frontsquats #strengthtraining #gymtips #gymmotivation #gymeducation