The No Barbell Experiment On Squat And Deadlift And Hip Thrust Strength: The Results
by Bret Contreras August 17, 2017
The results are in: Going 5 weeks without any lower body barbell training (I did smith machine squats, lever machine squats, smith machine good mornings, lever machine good mornings, hammer...
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The No Barbell Experiment on Squat and Deadlift and Hip Thrust Strength
by Bret Contreras July 07, 2017
I’ve decided to conduct a little experiment on myself. For no good reason aside from curiosity and pure passion for strength training science, I am going to perform zero barbell...
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Men’s Health Glute Project: Top Ten Glute Building Exercises
by Bret Contreras May 03, 2017
Huge props BJ Gaddour, Fitness Director for Men’s Health, for choosing me to host the Men’s Health Glute Project. Here I presented my top 10 exercises for building and strengthening the glutes. The Men’s Health...
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March Research Preview: Gluteus Maximus Edition
by Bret Contreras February 27, 2017
The S&C Research review service comes out on the first day of every month. Here is a preview of the March 2017 edition, which comes out on Wednesday. Each edition...
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Heavy Hip Thrusts Done Right are Not Dangerous
by Bret Contreras November 09, 2016
Recently, some online discussion about the safety of heavy hip thrusts has emerged, and I want to lay the gauntlet down. The hip thrust can be performed heavy, medium, or...
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Training Glutes on the Smith Machine
by Bret Contreras October 24, 2016
Many people in the industry unfairly dis the smith machine. I’m a barbell guy through and through, but you can get a darn good glute workout using just the smith...
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Evolution of the Hip Thrust: 10 Year Anniversary
by Bret Contreras October 21, 2016
October 12th marked the 10 year anniversary of the hip thrust. I filmed this video to showcase how the hip thrust came to be. I think many of you will...
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The Hip Thrust Plus
by Bret Contreras September 06, 2016
The Hip Thrust Plus By: Sean Butler Hip thrusts are a great, user-friendly, and easy-to-learn exercise that is also beneficial for teaching full hip extension. Additionally, the hip thrust is...
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Hip Thrust Wiki Page
by Bret Contreras July 05, 2016
Contributors Bret Contreras Chris Beardsley Andrew Vigotsky Overview The hip thrust is a loaded glute bridge performed with the back resting on a bench, which increases the exercise range of...
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How Other Pros Train Glutes: Episode 3 With STA Sports Performance
by Bret Contreras April 27, 2016
I always enjoy observing how other trainers and coaches train glutes with their clients and athletes, so I thought up this series to share with my readers. It’s nice to...
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How the Best of the Best Train Their Glutes
by Bret Contreras March 23, 2016
Ever wondered how the crème de la crème in the fitness world train their glutes? Below, I have compiled glute training videos from 26 top bikini, figure, and fitness models. These...
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Frog Pumps and Frog Thrusts
by Bret Contreras March 18, 2016
Last June, I posted a blog on Frog Pumps – a simple but highly effective glute activation drill. I recall being baffled when I posted it because although I only spent 40 minutes filming...
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How Other Pros Train Glutes: Episode 2 With Cem Eren
by Bret Contreras March 16, 2016
I always enjoy observing how other trainers and coaches train glutes with their clients and athletes, so I thought up this series. It’s nice to see training clips involving a...
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How Other Pros Train Glutes: Episode 1 With Chris Hitchko
by Bret Contreras February 10, 2016
I always enjoy observing how other trainers and coaches train glutes with their clients and athletes. It’s nice to see training clips involving a broad range of clientele, so I...
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Which variation produces greater glute activation: barbell hip thrusts, American hip thrusts, or band hip thrusts?
by Bret Contreras December 23, 2015
Highlights: The barbell hip thrust trumps the American hip thrust and band hip thrust in mean upper gluteus maximus activation (70% versus 57% and 49%) The barbell hip thrust trumps the...
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Hip Thruster 2.0: Band-Resisted Deadlifts and Better Band-Resisted Hip Thrusts
by Bret Contreras October 12, 2015
Hi fitness friends. I’m pleased to announce the new Hip Thruster 2.0 design! The Hip Thruster is the best way to do the hip thrust – stable and versatile! Basically,...
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A Multiplanar Approach is Best for Developing the Glutes
by Bret Contreras October 01, 2015
Just over a year ago, I wrote one of my most popular articles titled, “Do More than Just Squat.” In the article, I outlined my belief that gluteus maximus hypertrophy cannot...
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Squats Versus Hip Thrusts Part IV: Transfer to Performance
by Bret Contreras September 28, 2015
Quick Summary: Hip thrusts are markedly more effective than front squats at improving sprinting acceleration, max isometric midthigh pull force, and max hip thrust strength in male teenage athletes. They...
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Squats Versus Hip Thrusts Part III: Forcetime Data
by Bret Contreras August 27, 2015
Quick Summary: Squats involve almost twice as much range of motion (ROM) in terms of barbell displacement than hip thrusts, in addition to more time under tension at identical rep ranges...
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10 Steps to the Perfect Hip Thrust
by Bret Contreras August 22, 2015
The hip thrust is likely the most rapidly rising exercise in terms of popularity in strength & conditioning. It is performed by physique athletes, strength athletes, and sport athletes alike. Hip...
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