Glutes not firing in hip thrust

Problem: glutes not firing in hip thrust What goes wrong: Athletes often rush this movement without proper positioning, which loads the wrong tissues and reduces effectiveness. Cue: Pause at top Fix: Band walks pre-activation; 2-sec squeeze every rep. Practice with a controlled tempo for 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps. Film yourself from the side to confirm the correction sticks before adding load.