Landmine Single Leg Hip Thrust
Description
This exercise involves performing a single-leg hip thrust while balancing on a landmine attachment. It targets the glutes and hamstrings while also improving balance and stability.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Landmine Single Leg Hip Thrust Instructions
- Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place a landmine barbell on the ground next to your hip on one side.
- Extend your opposite leg straight out in front of you.
- Place your foot on top of the landmine barbell, with the barbell resting against your hip.
- Engage your glutes and lift your hips off the ground, keeping your extended leg straight.
- Lower your hips back down to the ground and repeat for the desired number of reps.
- Switch sides and repeat the exercise with your other leg.
Landmine Single Leg Hip Thrust Form & Visual
Landmine Single Leg Hip Thrust Benefits
- Improves balance and stability
- Strengthens the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back
- Increases hip mobility
- Helps prevent injury by improving proprioception
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
Landmine Single Leg Hip Thrust Muscles Worked
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Quadriceps
- Core
Landmine Single Leg Hip Thrust Variations & Alternatives
- Single-leg hip thrust with weight plate
- Single-leg hip thrust with barbell
- Single-leg hip thrust with resistance band
- Single-leg hip thrust with dumbbell
- Single-leg hip thrust with kettlebell
