1160: Bret Contreras- The Glute Guru

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Bret Contreras, inventor of the hip thrust and renowned butt building expert.

• From a math teacher to glute guru: How did Bret get to where he is today? (2:41)
• Where did his obsession with glut training come from? (10:17)
• How he made hip bridges a thing. (14:50)
• Why it takes a strong woman to date a trainer. (18:37)
• The importance of staying true to who you are. (20:17)
• How he considers himself a lifter first, trainer second and then a scientist. (24:35)
• Why research is important when it comes to the validity of a study. (27:28)
• The science and studies on machines vs free weights/compound lifts: How all exercises are tools. (41:40)
• Do something that challenges your end range of motion to see greater muscle development. (1:04:02)
• The growing disconnects in the fitness industry. (1:08:05)
• Understanding the frequency aspect of training. (1:12:34)
• How everyone thinks they are SO advanced. (1:22:30)
• The importance of learning your own body and listening to it. (1:32:10)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Bret "Glute Guy" Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1)  Instagram
• Website
• Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym)  Instagram
• Jay Ferruggia (@jayferruggia)  Instagram
• Jen Selter (@jenselter)  Instagram
• Lauren Simpson (@laurensimpson)  Instagram
• Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D. (@bradschoenfeldphd)  Instagram
• Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne)  Instagram
• Stuart Phillips (@mackinprof)  Instagram
• Eric Cressey (@ericcressey)  Instagram
• Tawna Eubanks Mccoy (@tawnaeubanksmccoy)  Instagram

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout**
• Glute Lab: The Art and Science of Strength and Physique Training - Book by Bret Contreras and Glen Cordoza
• Booty by Bret 
• EFFECTS OF A SIX-WEEK HIP THRUST VS.FRONT SQUAT RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM ON PERFORMANCE IN ADOLESCENT MALES: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
• Squats Versus Hip Thrusts Part II: The Twin Experiment
• Winning Rugby Players use Hip Thrusters
• Critical Mass: The Positions-Of-Flexion Approach to Explosive Muscle Growth - Book by Steve Holman
• The Colorado Experiment: Fact or Fiction