25. Bret Contreras: Glute Training | Best Glute Exercises, Activation Tips, and Specialization Splits
Episode description
I had Bret Contreras on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss glute training. Bret, aka the Glute Guy, is the original expert in glute hypertrophy. We talk about:
3:07 anatomy and function of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus
10:10 main exercise categories to include
15:33 favorite movements for each category
21:23 thrust vs. squat type movements
32:47 optimal frequency for glute training
36:15 best glute specialization splits
43:15 what if you can’t feel your glutes?
52:39 progression with band movements?
56:52 future studies on Bret’s wish list
Check out work from Bret and the Glute Lab
IG: @bretcontreras1
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