Single-Leg Dumbbell Hip Thrust

The single-leg thrust with a dumbbell on the hip.

Single-Leg Dumbbell Hip Thrust, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Single-leg thrust position, dumbbell on the working-side hip.

Steps

  1. Drive to full extension, bell steadied by hand.
  2. Hips level throughout.
  3. Lower under control.

Common mistakes

Bell sliding to the belly: it sits on the working hip. Tilt sneaking in with load: lighter, level. Bouncing reps: pause at the top.

Breathing

Exhale driving, inhale lowering.