Hey Bret,   I am a sprinter, so obviously I run a lot. For the past couple months I’ve been getting minor quad and hamstring pulls on my right side only. I also find I have more anterior knee pain…

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Hi Bret! Autoregulating training brings a question about the necessity(or not) of keeping a training log. I know I may be giving this subject too much thought, but couldn’t resist asking you. The reason I’m interested is, because training according…

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Hey Bret,  I’ve got an ABC (Ask Bret Contreras) question for you. Can someone be consistently on the lower end of the normal range for testosterone and still be muscular? And if so, why? Thanks, Bobby Hey Bobby! Testosterone is valuable…

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Today I’m answering one of the most important questions I’ve ever been asked in the Strength & Conditioning realm. It’s from Mike, and is in reference to lower body strength ratios for structural balance. Hey Bret, do use a glute…

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Hey Bret, I can deadlift 200 pounds for 10 reps but my 1-rep max is only 225 lbs. Using various “rep-calculator formulas” you would think I’d be able to deadlift somewhere close to 300 pounds for one rep. What gives?…

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Dear BC, Is it possible to isolate my upper or lower abs with different ab exercises? Thanks! I hear this debate all of the time. Many say that it’s not possible to contract one part of the rectus abdominis over…

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Dear Heavenly Glute Man, I try to keep a good arch when I deadlift, but when the weight gets really heavy, say around 95% of my 1RM and higher, I find myself rounding my back in order to complete the…

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Here’s another question that I’ve received several times over the past few months that warrants a blogpost. Question: Hey Bret, I would love to hear your thoughts on the HCG Diet. I have a couple of friends who have lost…

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