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June 5, 2013

Growing glutes without growing the legs

By Bret Contreras | Ask Bret Contreras (ABC), Glute Training, Glutes | 122 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…

May 14, 2013

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

By Bret Contreras | Ask Bret Contreras (ABC), Sports Science Topics & Research, Strength Training | 31 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…

March 12, 2013

Military Press Hurts My Back, What Should I Do?

By Bret Contreras | Ask Bret Contreras (ABC), Strength Training | 13 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…

December 12, 2012

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

By Bret Contreras | Ask Bret Contreras (ABC), Glute Training, Stretching/Flexibility | 30 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…