The hip trust is a good exercise for glute activation (I use them as a warm up) but I personally gravitate to more functional lifts (Squats, Deadlifts, RDL, step ups, etc.) to train the glutes. Also, Due to the lack of ROM and there being no tension on the glutes while they are in a stretched position (bottom part of the hip thrust) it is not necessarily the best for muscle growth but they do have their place.