There are four leg exercises every athlete should do. You're probably already doing three of them. But the fourth exercise, the Hip Thrust isn't so common. Though it most certainly should be. The Hip Thrust is a glute exercise designed to improve your strength, speed and power by teaching optimal hip extension. What is "optimal hip extension," and why should you care about it? It's all about the power in your glutes, which are among the most powerful muscles in your body.