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Take a scroll through most fitness feeds and you’ll see it: chiselled abs, perfect lighting, sweat in just the right places. These photos can be inspiring, but they can also make you feel like fitness is only for a certain “type” of body.

Let’s talk about the bench press. We all know that benching the barbell is one of the all-time greatest hits of the workout world. Everyone loves the chest gains - until you’re feeling those shoulder strains!

Rather than choosing between the two, the best strategy is to incorporate both hip thrusts and back squats into your training routine. Hip thrusts will maximise glute activation and growth, while squats will contribute to overall lower body strength and functional movement.