In this video, I discuss the research behind attentional focus, the benefits of the mind muscle connection and progressive overload, the reason why I believe the latter is more important than the former, and the black or white fallacy.

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Glute Band Workout: Influencers Take Note!

I start posting band burnouts in 2014, but when my buddy Cem had me do a 2-3 minute burnout when we were training together in my Phoenix garage, I knew these mini-workouts would be effective in helping me grow my clients' upper glutes.

A Scientific Guide to Determine an Exercise’s Effectiveness

All exercises are awesome. Some are better suited than others for helping a person reach various goals. This video details a guide that can be used to help determine how effective a particular exercise is for hypertrophy, strength, and/or performance. 

The BEST Glute Workout at Home (You’re Not Doing!)

It is very easy to perform a highly challenging glute workout from home. With just a band, some common furniture, and your own bodyweight, you can still hammer the glutes from all angles. Upper glute...

Knee-Banded Squats and Hip Thrusts for Glute Growth: Yay or Nay?

In this video, I break down the research pertaining to knee banded squats and hip thrusts, discuss why there’s so...

Did Bret Contreras invent the barbell Hip Thrust?

Did Bret Contreras invent the barbell hip thrust or is he a fraud? First things first. If you say they’ve...

How To Grow Your Glutes Without Growing Your Legs - Updated

In this video, I explain why it’s so hard to grow your glutes without growing your legs. I discuss the...

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