Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Smith Machine Hip Thrust.
The Smith Machine Hip Raise is a weighted glute bridge performed with the bar resting across the hips. The upper back is braced against a flat bench while the bar provides consistent overload, making it an effective exercise for building glute strength and mass.
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The Smith Machine Hip Thrust is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.