What muscles does the Smith Machine Hip Thrust work?

The Smith Machine Hip Thrust mainly works the glutes and hamstrings.

How many sets and reps of the Smith Machine Hip Thrust?

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

What can I do instead of the Smith Machine Hip Thrust?

45-Degree Hip Extension, 90-90 Hip Stretch, B-Stance Hip Thrust and Band Monster Walk work the same main muscle.

Smith Machine Hip Thrust

With the upper back on a bench and the guided bar over the hips, drive to full extension and squeeze.

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Muscles worked: Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment: Smith machine
Movement: Hinge

Sets and reps

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the glutes, for when the smith machine is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Smith Machine Hip Thrust work?: The Smith Machine Hip Thrust mainly works the glutes and hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Smith Machine Hip Thrust?: A smith machine.
How many sets and reps of the Smith Machine Hip Thrust?: For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Smith Machine Hip Thrust?: 45-Degree Hip Extension, 90-90 Hip Stretch, B-Stance Hip Thrust and Band Monster Walk work the same main muscle.

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