Charles and I were having some fun on Saturday and decided to have a “glute-off” (hip thrust contest).
515 was easy for both of us.
We both got 605 too – I think I did better with this weight than he did. *This is a hip thrust PR for me and Charles!
We both failed with 655, but I think he did better with this weight than I did.
I have several years of hip thrusting experience on Charles, and I weigh more than him, giving him the advantage in a tie-situation.
Who do you think won? You make the call!
Man that 655 was the first weight that stopped me in my tracks!
Well, sheesh, It’s abt time you met your match! Animal : )
sick! looked like staley still had a little upward momentum when he let off on the 655, nice lifts.
So you’re saying The Glute Guy lost?! Doh!
Charles did come closer on his 655 attempt, but you clearly beat him on 605:
1.) You achieved a better ROM, and 2.) controlled the peak contraction.
Also, wise decision bailing on your 655 attempt, you appeared to be close to cranking the lumbar spine. I was cringing for a second waiting for a “snap”. Like a seasoned powerlifter, you know your own “danger zone”.
Since neither of you hit 655, I award you the coveted glute statuette.
Very impressive, gentlemen!
Thanks Derrick- these are absolutely safe on the spine actually- no stress at all
Charles, you’re welcome, and amazing job. I suspect that if you had chosen an intermediate weight jump, say 625-635, you may have nailed it, and possibly won the glute off.
RE: HT safety: Both you and Bret use flawless technique, and control the pelvis, even under ridiculous load, so I did not mean to suggest that a properly performed HT is risky.
I just thought for a split second that the spirit of competition was going to drive Bret to start substituting lumbar hyperextension for hip extension to try to squeeze out that last ROM on 655. You sometimes see guys do this on DL max attempts, and I have personally done it on HT’s trying to beat a record, or something.
Perhaps a fair comparison is to the Olympic OHPR, which was discontinued due to competitors substituting dangerous spinal layback to try to get every leverage advantage, and involve their pecs. Maybe if there is ever a “HT Federation”, judges will be forced to make technique rules just the same.
Anyways both of you use perfect, airtight form. Props!
Thanks Derrick!!! Always appreciate your insight.
I agree with you Brett. You had him on the 605 but his attempt at 655 was closer.
Thanks Teri! Hope you’re doing well.
I think you had better control and finish on the 605 lift but on the 655 he left you a little behind Bret
Bret,
Given that you’re about 17 years younger and 60 lbs. heavier, I gotta give the trophy to the skinny old guy!
Very good Hip Thrusting … BUT Disappointing Hip Thrust Faces, guys!
Next week, do a high rep contest
I THINK I NEED AN ADULT AFTER VIEWING THIS.
In my opinion Bret won..but hats off to Charles he still did an amazing job very inspiring to people of all ages…I am going to channel the both of you tonight at the gym…lets hope my form is as good as yours since the weight is no where near it…
655lbs hipthrusts? What in the… that’s *just shy of 300kg. This is madness.
Wow! You are both winners in my opinion for just hip thrusting that much weight! Great job