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Growing glutes without growing the legs

By Bret ContrerasAsk Bret Contreras (ABC), Glute Training, Glutes122 Comments

Hi Bret, I had a question if you could help me out. I’ve been hitting legs/glutes a lot but I feel that my legs are getting bigger and I want…

June 5, 2013

Should Force, Power, and RFD Outputs be Primary Considerations for Exercise Selection?

By Bret ContrerasAsk Bret Contreras (ABC), Sports Science Topics & Research, Strength Training31 Comments

Hi Bret, here’s an ABC (Ask Bret Contreras) question for you. Coaches for strength, speed, and power sports often argue about which lifts are best. Typically, they base their opinion…

May 14, 2013

Military Press Hurts My Back, What Should I Do?

By Bret ContrerasAsk Bret Contreras (ABC), Strength Training13 Comments

Hi Bret, I’m a huge fan of yours and love the evidence-based approach! Quick ABC (Ask Bret Contreras) question for you – whenever I do standing military press it hurts…

March 12, 2013

ABC: What Should I Do if I Only Feel Hip Thrusts in My Quads?

By Bret ContrerasAsk Bret Contreras (ABC), Glute Training, Stretching/Flexibility30 Comments

Hi Bret, I’ve been following your blog for a while, and it’s filled with great information on glute training. I dig the whole hip thrust thing, but to be honest…

December 12, 2012