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Twist hip lift

Intermediate

Twist hip lift is a compound bodyweight exercise for the glutes, also working the obliques and hamstrings.

What it works

Primary muscle

Glutes

Also works

ObliquesHamstrings

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Place your hands by your sides for support.
  3. 3Engage your glutes and lift your hips off the ground, forming a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
  4. 4While keeping your hips lifted, twist your lower body to the right side, bringing your knees towards the ground.
  5. 5Return to the starting position and repeat the twist to the left side.
  6. 6Continue alternating twists for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Barbell glute bridge two legs on benchBarbell
  • Glute bridge two legs on benchBodyweight
  • Low glute bridge on floorBodyweight
  • Pelvic tilt into bridgeBodyweight
  • Glute bridge marchBodyweight
  • Band hip liftResistance band

Easier variations

  • Glute bridge two legs on benchBodyweight
  • Low glute bridge on floorBodyweight
  • Pelvic tilt into bridgeBodyweight
  • Rear decline bridgeBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Single leg bridge with outstretched legBodyweight
  • Barbell glute bridge two legs on benchBarbell
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