let’s make one thing clear, there ARE other glute exercises out there. not every season is a hip thrust season, especially with a growing belly in the way. if you can’t do them, let them go! but if you don’t want to let go yet, these variations might help you move in a way that feels better. here’s 4 bump-friendly variations: 🍓 1. dumbbell single leg hip thrust this one gives you space for your belly, and you can easily position the dumbbell away from your bump. bonus is, it’s still challenging even without any added weight 🍓 2. dumbbell kas hip thrust similar setup to a regular thrusts, but with a shorter range of motion. you’ll still feel that glute burn while keeping the dumbbell off your belly 🍓 3. kas hip thrust machine if you have access to a machine, keep the pad positioned on your upper quads to avoid any pressure on your belly. great for control and hopefully comfort 🍓 4. b-stance hip thrust this staggered stance creates space for your bump and helps isolate each glute more. plus, it’s easy to adjust as your body changes and remember, every pregnancy is different. there’s no “one-size-fits-all” here and you’re doing the best you can xx