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2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras

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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with the Glute Guy, Bret Contreras.

  • His strategy for not charging his clients. (2:30)
  • The creation of the ‘glute guy’. (10:04)
  • The fabrication of a study. (16:15)
  • Breaking down the recent study on hip thrusts and barbell squats eliciting similar muscle hypertrophy. (33:27)
  • The benefits of the sumo deadlift for building the butt. (50:28)
  • Respecting integrity over clicks in the fitness industry. (58:13)
  • Your knowledge is a pie chart. (1:04:57)
  • The wisdom from the older generations. (1:09:00)
  • Hitting PRs and getting stronger in the process. (1:15:43)
  • Using the incline bench to build the chest. (1:19:06)
  • His take on isometric training for building muscle. (1:20:45)
  • You’re missing out if you’re myopic. (1:29:08)
  • The lost wisdom of old-timey athletes. (1:47:25)
  • How much training is necessary to maintain muscle and strength? (1:51:24)
  • His annoyance with the current state of social media. (2:00:30)

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