I’m sceptical but also curious person so I did some hip thrusts in a gym session recently. Not for myself but perhaps the exercise may be useful for the athletes that I coach. Although I haven’t lifted anything heavy in the past 12 years I went up to 240kg easily (I still run so I’m not completely out of shape). What really surprised me is the lack of CNS stress, despite the heavy weight. Maybe because it wasn’t heavy enough, probably because it only involves the gluts and you use good leverages. I think that is a major drawback of the exercise, not enough of a challenge strength wise.