Need a more effective hip warm up for squats, cleans, snatches and thrusters? Try this next time and see if it helps you move to the barbell more easily! If you'd like to follow along with a workout from our Hip Mobility program, you can get free access here: https://i.mtr.cool/ckldvdfbjy | WODprep

Please STOP doing hip thrusters like this…‼️You HAVE to do hip thrusters if you want strong glutes, healthy knees and a healthy lower back. It’s a very safe move and when done properly spares your spine. The KEY is intraabdominal pressure at the beginning and throughout the movement. If you don’t use intraabdominal pressure and you allow your back to arch you won’t be using your glutes. You’ll be over utilizing your lower back which can lead to injury. 📝 Step one is to brace your core with good

Hip Thrusters and Glute Bridges are both amazing moves to target your glutes and both can be included in your weekly routine to complement. Glute Bridges are more isolated movements making it easier to really feel your glutes powering the movement. Hip Thrusters are also a glute intensive move, but the larger range of motion will engage more of your hamstrings and quads as well. This is a great lift for overall glute strength, but if you struggle with your hamstrings really taking over, starting