Hip Thrusts vs. Squats: The Glute Development Debate

Hip Thrusts vs Squats…What Builds a Rounder Butt?

• The BIGGEST debate in fitness. (1:22)

• The evolution of hip thrusts. (3:56)

• What do the studies say? (5:57)

• The points that support hip thrusts vs squats. What builds a rounder butt?

• Squats load heavier in a stretched position. (8:05)

• Hip thrusts are easier to connect to. (10:51)

• Squats have greater functional carryover. (14:17)

• Hip thrusts require less skill. (17:57)

• Squats build better legs. (21:28)

• Hip thrusts can be done more frequently. (24:54)

• The winner is…(26:57)

• Questions:

• If I squat and hip thrust, how should I program them? (30:42)

• How should I eat if I want to grow my butt? (31:49)

• Is the Stairmaster good for building the butt? (32:50)

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