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.