If you're all about those hip thrusts, then barbell pads ... Not everyone needs a barbell pad, so we've included some versatile alternatives too. It's all about finding the right balance between ...

and some even struggle to get a good glute connection during the hip thrust. If that's you, here's five alternatives you can try to build a more stable butt using either just your bodyweight ...

I’ll explain. Hip thrusts go best with padding of some sort. You can buy pads that wrap around the bar, cushions that sit in your lap, or you can even improvise with stuff you find around the gym.