Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Ep. #1111: Bret Contreras on Squats vs. Hip Thrusts for Glute Gains

Aug 23, 2023
Dr. Bret Contreras, 'The Glute Guy', discusses a scientific study comparing hip thrusts and squats for glute gains. They explore surprising results, critique a potentially fabricated study, and examine training the glutes at varied muscle lengths. They also discuss the relationship between EMG studies and muscle hypertrophy, technique in compound movements, and the importance of conducting future research on glute training.
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