7 Ways to Make Hip Thrusts Even More Effective Hint: Think about your feet. By Tiffany Ayuda, C.P.T. Reviewed by Christa Sgobba, C.P.T. Whether you’re using dumbbells, a barbell, or just your bodyweight, the hip thrust is one of the best exercises you can do to build stronger, more powerful glutes. That’s because the hip thrust is really, really good at…