Fitness
Hip Thrust Top Pause Cue
The hip thrust top pause cue holds full extension one to two seconds at lockout—removes bench bounce and exposes weak glute finish before you add load.
The hip thrust top pause cue holds full hip extension one to two seconds—glutes squeezed, ribs stacked, knees aligned—before a controlled lowering phase. The pause removes bounce from the bench and exposes weak lockouts that lifters cheat with momentum.
Use pauses on warm-up and top sets when technique drifts; skip endless pauses if sleep debt is high.
Common questions
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How long should I pause at the top of hip thrusts?
One to two seconds is enough for most technique work. Longer pauses raise fatigue—use them on warm-ups or lighter sets, not every heavy single.
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