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Let’s face it, there are so many total body exercises that are incredibly important and that belong in your workout program. That said, the argument can be made that the best total body exercises are the ones that you’re NOT doing! Case in point, in this video I show you an exercise that belongs in your workout program.
This is a new total body exercise that I developed to help you develop the proper hip hinge (for all of your other important muscle building exercises like squats, rows, deadlifts, etc) and activation of the glutes. This band assisted glute thrust can be done with one or two bands depending on the intention of the exercise.
If you’re looking to wake up the glutes and get more muscle activation from your hips then I suggest doing this exercise with one band. If on the other hand you are looking to develop more strength in your glutes, then I suggest driving into extension using two bands for resistance.
You may be asking yourself why I call this a “total body exercise” after all? It’s because the hips are at the center of literally everything we do. They are not only at the center of gravity but they are involved in almost all of our upper body exercises and lower body exercises. Trying to complete a squat, deadlift or row without involving the hips would be impossible. Heck, even stabilizing the hips during a curl is critical to getting the exercise right.
For that reason, I consider this a fundamentally important total body exercise that you should be doing in your workouts if you aren’t already.
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23 comments
Can't wait to try this! First time I have ever seen this exercise. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Hi Jeff and everyone,
I use your AX1 and I wanted to get an opinion on the difference in gain received from leg press machine and squats (dumbells/barbell)! Personally I enjoy doing leg press more but I do squats as the regime requires me to do this. Can I get reasons why this is? Is leg press a suitable substitute to squats?
Thanks
Another awesome video Jeff. Keep up the great work
Also corrects the way you thrust when f*cking if you think about it.
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Your tips are excellent and helpful! Helped me a lot in my training. The videos made on upper chest and shoulder workouts are awesome.
I want you to explain how to shred fat while gaining muscle mass. And how to manage your weight lifting sessions with cardio.
Thank you.
YOU ARE AWESOME
Thank you Jeff, another great workout advice. Could you make a video on soft tissue injuries, injury breaks etc….
nice man thanks
How come you did this hip hinge on your knees and not on your feet?
can you speak on P90X3 (pros and cons)
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So why would someone do that band exercise instead of just doing glute bridges??
I teach a that same thing. However, I have the client wrap the band around one leg. right on the crease of the hip on one side. Also it helps with hip mobility!:)
Great stuff!!!
PLEASE ANSWER! ok i have great form and do my workouts the right way. but i just wanna know when you should add more weight to like ur bench or ur curl bar or anything u can add weights to please answer because I'm just afraid i can't lift it if i put to much THANKS JEFF
Nice! Thanks, Jeff. One main problem I have in my clients is teaching them to hinge.
Just got my new band last week and have incorporated this one into my routine and Wow I immediately felt the workout in my hips/glutes and also adding the dumbbell row. It is a great workout. As always Coach Jeff you do a great job of demonstrating the correct movements. This is the best butt workout yet and will add strength and I believe will help me to achieve my "look" goals. Thanks coach!
Jeff I love everything you share on YouTube. Always good science based info. Unlike most people who are in the YouTube exercise world I've never heard you share any bone headed or irresponsible info. Thanks and Aloha Jeff.
LOL Fine but all you really need to do (for most guys) is a simple easy short program of squats …standing press…bicep curls…triceps extensions… and calf raises. Single set of 15 to 20 reps Every third day. Lift light to med poundage never to failure. Leave gas in the tank 🙂 Moderation is the best advice ever….esp in lifting wts !!!
cant you just do it with a barbell having your upper back on a bench and barbell on your hips and body facing the ceiling the barbell hip thrust
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This info is pure gold Jeff! Hinging at the hips is so critical for all of our movments inside the gym.