25. Bret Contreras: Glute Training | Best Glute Exercises, Activation Tips, and Specialization Splits

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 ------------------------------- Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it) My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/ ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/AskDrSwole INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/ ------------------------------- About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.

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Swole Radio answers all of your questions on natural bodybuilding. I'm a medical doctor, pro natural men's physique athlete, and YouTuber based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to promote science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. This will involve interviewing the top athletes, coaches, and scientists in bodybuilding. If that sounds like it will help you, join me by subscribing! - Bill Wong, MD (Dr. Swole)