Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Hip Thrust (standard stance)	Gluteus Maximus (primary - horizontal hip extension at full range produces the strongest glute activation available from any exercise), Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, secondary), Quadriceps (stabiliser at knee), Adductors (secondary)
Hip Thrust - Wide Stance	Gluteus Maximus - Upper and Lateral Fibres (increased with wide stance and slight external hip rotation, primary), Gluteus Medius (increased secondary contribution with wider foot position), Adductor Magnus (secondary)
Hip Thrust - Isometric Hold (peak)	Gluteus Maximus (sustained isometric at full hip extension - maximum glute peak contraction and motor unit recruitment), Hamstrings (co-contraction), Adductors (sustained stabiliser)
Hip Thrust - Slow Eccentric	Gluteus Maximus (eccentric loading through full hip flexion return - lengthened position eccentric stimulus), Hamstrings (eccentric), Adductors (stabiliser through eccentric return)
Hip Thrust - Single Leg	Gluteus Maximus (unilateral - one side driving the full hip extension independently), Gluteus Medius (increased pelvic stabilisation demand under single-leg load), Core and hip stabilisers (anti-rotation stabiliser with asymmetric thrust)

The hip thrust produces the highest gluteus maximus activation of any exercise measured by electromyography, surpassing squats, deadlifts, and lunges for peak and mean glute muscle activation. This is because the horizontal hip extension position places the glute in its peak strength range at the top of the movement rather than at the point of maximum stretch, which is where squats and deadlifts load the glute the hardest. The DSH031 delivers this loading pattern through a guided machine arc that removes the setup and stability demands of a barbell hip thrust while matching its biomechanical movement path.

Who this machine is built for

Serious Home Gym Builders
The DSH031 occupies a compact 65.0" × 49.8" at only 38.6" height — the lowest profile machine in the DSH series — making it one of the most space-efficient glute machines available at 661 lb bilateral capacity. For a home gym where floor space is a constraint, the hip thruster covers the most glute-productive exercise in the category without the barbell, plates-off-the-floor loading, and bench setup that a free barbell hip thrust requires.

Bodybuilders and Physique Athletes
Glute mass development and the posterior visual profile from the rear and side are both driven by the hip thrust position, where the glute works through its peak strength range at full hip extension rather than at the stretched bottom position where squats load it. The DSH031 allows this to be trained at 661 lbs bilateral with the resting angle crossbar feature enabling quick loading and unloading between sets without dismounting the machine, which makes drop sets and progressive plate loading within a single session practical in a way that barbell hip thrusting is not.

Powerlifters and Strength Athletes
Hip extension power at full hip extension is directly relevant to the lockout phase of the conventional deadlift and the top of the squat drive. The DSH031 builds this specific strength quality through the horizontal hip thrust at heavy bilateral plate loads in a machine environment that does not add to cumulative spinal loading, making it a complementary posterior chain tool alongside heavy barbell deadlift and squat training.

Commercial Gym Owners and Operators
A guided plate-loaded hip thruster is the premium category alternative to the barbell-on-bench setup that most commercial facilities use for hip thrusting. The DSH031's resting angle crossbar system means the machine is self-resetting between users — the crossbar lifts to the resting position, the user dismounts, the next user mounts, and the crossbar is lowered into position. This dramatically reduces the time between users compared to barbell hip thrust setups that require loading and re-racking plates from the floor.

Female Athletes and Physique Competitors
The hip thrust is the single most effective exercise for gluteus maximus development, and the DSH031 makes it accessible at plate-loaded progressive resistance with a guided arc that is safer and more controlled than a barbell hip thrust. The wide stance footplate option engages the upper and lateral glute fibres and the gluteus medius that produces the rounded lateral glute shape, giving physique athletes targeted control over which part of the glute receives primary stimulus.

Physical Therapists and Sports Medicine Practitioners
Hip thrust progressions are used in glute activation and hip extension rehabilitation protocols for athletes with anterior pelvic tilt, hip flexor tightness, and lower limb injury recovery programmes. The DSH031's guided machine environment controls the hip extension arc precisely, allowing load and range to be progressed systematically across rehabilitation stages. The resting position crossbar reduces the effort required for mounting and dismounting, which is important for athletes with limited hip mobility during early rehabilitation stages.

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DSH031 Hip Thruster

Load Olympic plates onto the bilateral counterweight pole frames, keeping amounts equal on each side within the 661 lb total capacity.
Set the crossbar to the resting angle position (raised) by using the adjusting frame mechanism so the padded arm is clear of the seat area for easy entry.
Sit on the oversized seat cushion with the upper back against the widened semi-circular back pad, positioning the shoulder blades on the pad surface rather than the neck or lower back.
Set the footplate to one of three positions using the foot adjustment bracket to match your leg length — feet should be flat on the plate with knees at approximately 90 degrees when seated.
Choose stance width based on your target: neutral width for balanced gluteus maximus, wider stance with slight external rotation for upper and lateral glute fibre emphasis.
Lower the crossbar from the resting to the training position so the foam-padded arm rests across the hips and upper thighs. Confirm the pad contact is comfortable and centred before loading.

Performing the Exercise

From the starting seated position with hips lowered, the back against the pad, and feet planted, drive the hips upward by contracting the glutes and pushing through the full foot surface.
Focus the drive effort on the glutes rather than the quads — if the knees are driving forward during the thrust rather than the hips rising, the feet may need to be moved slightly further from the machine.
Drive to full hip extension at the top where the hips are level with the knees and the glutes are in peak contraction, squeezing hard for one to two seconds before lowering.
Lower the hips back toward the seat under control over at least two seconds rather than dropping the weight.
Maintain back contact with the semi-circular pad throughout every rep — the back should not peel off the pad during the drive phase.
After the final rep, raise the crossbar to the resting angle position before dismounting.

Owner's Manual

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The Dynasty Fitness DSH031 Hip Thruster is a plate-loaded glute machine that trains the gluteus maximus through a bilateral horizontal hip extension movement using a guided swing frame arm that closely replicates the barbell hip thrust arc, delivering the most effective glute loading position available in a machine format that requires no barbell, bench, or setup time between users. A three-position adjustable crossbar with two angle settings — a training position where the load is active and a resting position where the crossbar is raised for effortless entry and exit — adapts the starting hip position to different body types and training preferences. The widened semi-circular back pad provides stable upper back support throughout the thrust, the oversized seat cushion keeps the hip-knee angle consistent set to set, and a three-position anti-slip footplate accommodates different leg lengths and stance widths for full gluteus maximus and gluteus medius activation. Built from PT60×120×2.5mm steel with a 661 lb bilateral load capacity in matte black, the DSH031 is built for commercial gyms, glute-focused training studios, and serious home gym setups where dedicated guided plate-loaded hip thrusting is a core programming priority.

Plate-loaded guided hip thruster with a 661 lb bilateral capacity and a precision swing frame arm on four bearings that replicates the natural barbell hip thrust arc for maximum gluteus maximus activation in a machine format
Three-position crossbar height adjustment plus a two-angle resting position system allows the load to be raised completely clear of the hips for easy entry and exit, removing the setup friction that makes barbell hip thrusting inconvenient in a commercial session
Widened semi-circular back pad and oversized seat cushion provide stable bilateral upper back and seat support that keeps the hip and knee angle consistent through every rep and prevents leg compensation from reducing glute isolation quality
Three-position anti-slip footplate accommodates different leg lengths and stance widths so the foot position that maximises glute and gluteus medius activation can be found and repeated precisely across every training session

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Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Hip Thrust (standard stance)	Gluteus Maximus (primary - horizontal hip extension at full range produces the strongest glute activation available from any exercise), Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, secondary), Quadriceps (stabiliser at knee), Adductors (secondary)
Hip Thrust - Wide Stance	Gluteus Maximus - Upper and Lateral Fibres (increased with wide stance and slight external hip rotation, primary), Gluteus Medius (increased secondary contribution with wider foot position), Adductor Magnus (secondary)
Hip Thrust - Isometric Hold (peak)	Gluteus Maximus (sustained isometric at full hip extension - maximum glute peak contraction and motor unit recruitment), Hamstrings (co-contraction), Adductors (sustained stabiliser)
Hip Thrust - Slow Eccentric	Gluteus Maximus (eccentric loading through full hip flexion return - lengthened position eccentric stimulus), Hamstrings (eccentric), Adductors (stabiliser through eccentric return)
Hip Thrust - Single Leg	Gluteus Maximus (unilateral - one side driving the full hip extension independently), Gluteus Medius (increased pelvic stabilisation demand under single-leg load), Core and hip stabilisers (anti-rotation stabiliser with asymmetric thrust)

Who this machine is built for

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DSH031 Hip Thruster

Load Olympic plates onto the bilateral counterweight pole frames, keeping amounts equal on each side within the 661 lb total capacity.
Set the crossbar to the resting angle position (raised) by using the adjusting frame mechanism so the padded arm is clear of the seat area for easy entry.
Sit on the oversized seat cushion with the upper back against the widened semi-circular back pad, positioning the shoulder blades on the pad surface rather than the neck or lower back.
Set the footplate to one of three positions using the foot adjustment bracket to match your leg length — feet should be flat on the plate with knees at approximately 90 degrees when seated.
Choose stance width based on your target: neutral width for balanced gluteus maximus, wider stance with slight external rotation for upper and lateral glute fibre emphasis.
Lower the crossbar from the resting to the training position so the foam-padded arm rests across the hips and upper thighs. Confirm the pad contact is comfortable and centred before loading.

Performing the Exercise

From the starting seated position with hips lowered, the back against the pad, and feet planted, drive the hips upward by contracting the glutes and pushing through the full foot surface.
Focus the drive effort on the glutes rather than the quads — if the knees are driving forward during the thrust rather than the hips rising, the feet may need to be moved slightly further from the machine.
Drive to full hip extension at the top where the hips are level with the knees and the glutes are in peak contraction, squeezing hard for one to two seconds before lowering.
Lower the hips back toward the seat under control over at least two seconds rather than dropping the weight.
Maintain back contact with the semi-circular pad throughout every rep — the back should not peel off the pad during the drive phase.
After the final rep, raise the crossbar to the resting angle position before dismounting.

Owner's Manual

Access the complete assembly guide, parts list, and maintenance schedule below.

Download Owners Manual

Shipping & Delivery

All Dynasty Fitness equipment ships free across the 48 contiguous US states via freight carrier. If the product description says preorder, we'll send you an estimated delivery date via email.

Returns: Free within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition and packaging. Refunds processed within 5 business days of return receipt.

Questions? Contact our team at:
📧Email: info@thedynastyfitness.com
📞Call: +1 (213)-584-0858

Need a buying guide?

Looking for one to one support before making final decision?
Feel free to contact us. Our expert support team would love to assist you.

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Hip Thruster DSH031

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Key Features

Precision Swing Frame Trajectory

The swing frame travels through the hip thrust arc on four bearings - two 6206-2Z and two 6006-2Z, following the movement path of the natural hip joint through horizontal hip extension. The trajectory was optimised specifically to replicate the barbell hip thrust arc so the resistance vector remains aligned with the hip extension direction through the full range from the starting low position to full extension at the top. Unlike machines with a fixed pivot that produces resistance in only one direction of the arc, the DSH031's bearing-supported swing frame maintains appropriate resistance orientation through the entire movement.

Three-Position Crossbar with Resting Angle

The crossbar adjusts to three height positions to match the lap contact point for users of different body types and proportions, ensuring the foam pad contacts the hips rather than the abdomen or thighs in the starting position. A separate two-angle mechanism switches the crossbar between the training position where the load is active and the resting position where the crossbar is raised completely clear of the hip area. The resting position allows users to dismount, adjust plate loading, and remount without fighting the weight of the loaded arm, which is the primary practical inconvenience that makes barbell hip thrusting inefficient in a session.

Widened Semi-Circular Back Pad

The back pad curves in a semi-circular shape that follows the natural rounding of the upper back and shoulder blade area, providing a wide bilateral contact surface that distributes the thrust reaction force across both shoulders simultaneously. As the hips drive upward, the back pad receives the opposing reaction force from the machine. A narrow or flat back pad concentrates this force at a single pressure point on the upper spine, which causes discomfort that limits the load that can be trained comfortably. The widened semi-circular profile distributes the contact across a broader surface for each individual user.

Oversized Seat Cushion

The large seat cushion provides a stable bilateral platform for the hips in the starting seated position, which is where the hip-to-knee angle is established before each set. Correct hip-knee angle at setup is what determines whether the thrust path keeps the shin vertical at the top, which produces the glute-dominant thrust rather than a quad-dominated one. The oversized surface allows the user to adjust their position on the seat before loading without hanging off the edge, which maintains a consistent thrust geometry rep after rep.

Three-Position Anti-Slip Footplate

The footplate adjusts to three positions following the natural arc of the ankle joint, accommodating users across the range of leg lengths from shorter through taller without the feet hanging off the plate or the knees collapsing inward at the top of the thrust. Foot placement on the footplate also determines stance width, which changes the glute fibre emphasis between central and lateral gluteus maximus. The anti-slip surface maintains foot contact through the heavy bilateral drive of maximum-effort thrust sets without foot slipping that would disrupt the thrust arc.

Product Information
Product Name	Hip Thruster
Model	DSH031
Series	DSH Plate Loaded Series
Product Type	Plate-Loaded Guided Hip Thruster Machine
Primary Function	Bilateral guided hip thrust — maximum gluteus maximus activation through horizontal hip extension
Target Muscles	Gluteus Maximus (primary), Gluteus Medius, Hamstrings (secondary), Adductors (secondary)
Grade	Commercial
Colour	Matte Black
Dimensions and Weight
Length	65.0 in (165.0 cm)
Width	49.8 in (126.5 cm)
Height	38.6 in (98.0 cm)
Net Weight	238 lbs (108 kg)
Load Capacity
Maximum Load Capacity	661 lbs (300 kg) — 330 lbs (150 kg) per side
Loading System	Plate-loaded — Olympic plates, bilateral counterweight pole frames
Swing Frame and Bearings
Pivot Bearings	6206-2Z x2 and 6006-2Z x2 — 4 bearings total on swing frame
Adjustability
Crossbar Height Positions	3 positions via adjusting plates
Crossbar Angle Settings	2 settings: training position (active) and resting position (raised for entry and exit)
Footplate Positions	3 positions — anti-slip, follows natural ankle arc
Pads and Seat
Back Pad	Widened semi-circular — bilateral upper back and shoulder blade support
Hip Contact Pad	FOAM frame with foam padding on crossbar arm — contacts hips during thrust
Seat Cushion	Oversized — stable bilateral hip-knee angle positioning
Frame and Construction
Main Frame Tubing	PT60×120×2.5mm rectangular steel
Floor Feet	3 x rubber feet, 1 x adjusting pad (levelling)
Finish	Matte black powder coat
Indoor Use Only	Yes

Q: Why is the hip thrust considered the best exercise for glute development?
A: Electromyography research consistently shows the hip thrust produces higher peak and mean gluteus maximus activation than squats, deadlifts, lunges, or any other common lower body exercise. This is because the horizontal hip extension position places the glute in its peak strength range at the top of the movement rather than in its most stretched position, which is where squats and deadlifts peak in difficulty. The glute is most capable of producing force at the end range of hip extension, which is exactly where the hip thrust loads it hardest.

Q: How do I use the resting position and training position on the crossbar?
A: The crossbar switches between two angles. In the resting position the crossbar is raised so the padded arm is clear of the seat — this is for mounting and dismounting and for plate loading changes between sets. In the training position the crossbar is lowered so the foam pad rests across the hips. Move to the resting position after every set before standing, and lower the crossbar to the training position after sitting back down and confirming foot placement before beginning each set.

Q: What crossbar height should I use?
A: Select the crossbar height where the foam pad contacts the hips and upper thighs in the starting seated position without pressing on the abdomen above the hip bone. The pad should feel firmly anchored across the lap without pinching or creating discomfort at the pelvis. If the pad is too high it contacts the soft abdomen and creates discomfort on the drive. If it is too low it slides toward the thighs and loses contact during the thrust. Test two or three positions at light load before committing to a working setup.

Q: How do I know my feet are in the correct position?
A: At the top of the thrust the shins should be roughly vertical or slightly past vertical, and the knees should not be caving inward or flaring excessively outward. If the shins angle significantly forward at the top, move the feet further from the machine. If the knees collapse inward during the drive, widen the stance and cue active knee-out pressure through the foot during the push. The three footplate positions allow systematic testing of these adjustments from one session to the next.

Q: How does the DSH031 differ from the Hip Thruster DPB401?
A: The DPB401 is a plate-loaded lever hip thruster on a bench-style platform where the bar loads onto a lever arm for the hip thrust. The DSH031 uses a guided swing frame with four bearings that follows a precision trajectory optimised to match the barbell hip thrust arc. The DSH031 also includes the resting angle crossbar system for convenient entry and exit, the widened semi-circular back pad for upper back comfort under heavy loads, and an adjustable footplate — making it the machine-format guided version of the hip thruster as opposed to the more free-weight-feel lever format of the DPB401. Both are highly effective for glute development and complement each other in a complete glute training area.

Q: What Dynasty Fitness machines pair with the DSH031 for a complete glute programme?
A: The DSH031 covers the hip thrust for maximum gluteus maximus activation at peak hip extension. Pair it with the Hip Thruster DPB401 for the plate-loaded lever variation that provides a different resistance feel on the same movement pattern. The Rear Kick DSH007 adds unilateral standing hip extension for glute isolation through a different body position and movement angle. The 3D Seated Hip Abduction DSH062 adds gluteus medius development through hip abduction that neither the hip thrust nor rear kick address directly. For compound squat-pattern glute loading alongside isolation work, the Pendulum Squat DSH033 and Hack Squat DSH036 complete the posterior chain training area.

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