On an episode of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, guest Jerry Brainum discusses the dangers of hip thrusts. He references a report where a 36-year-old male experienced leg paralysis after performing hip thrusts with a 225-pound barbell. The conversation starts around the five-minute mark of the episode—check it out! https://tinyurl.com/y9xpsnzq

Reports of nerve damage from heavy hip thrusts are becoming more common. Here’s one involving a female lifter: https://tinyurl.com/ydg9p4q4

Always weigh the risk versus the benefit of any exercise. Not only do heavy hip thrusts pose a significant risk, but their transfer to sport may also be limited. This study sheds some light on the issue: https://tinyurl.com/y8uxsfmq

Rather than using a heavy barbell, try single-leg hip thrusts with a light weight or explore other alternatives like cable pull-throughs, kettlebell swings, or sumo-style deadlifts. For more options, check out Glutes Like Calabrese Bread: https://theelitetrainer.com/glutes-like-calabrese-bread/