Published Nov 11, 2019

Mind Pump Episode #1160 | Bret Contreras - The Glute Guru

Bret Contreras, the 'Glute Guru,' sheds light on the transformative role of social media in fitness, shares his expertise in glute training and hip thrusts, and delves into the science of muscle activation for optimal strength and hypertrophy gains, emphasizing authenticity and personalized training strategies.

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Questions from this episode

- Can you explain further the difference between training for strength versus hypertrophy?
  Asked by 117 people
- Why is strength training important?
  Asked by 103 people
- How often should I train each muscle group?
  Asked by 61 people
- How many days a week should I strength train?
  Asked by 55 people
- How often should I train to build muscle?
  Asked by 22 people
- How many times should I lift weights per week to build muscle mass?
  Asked by 19 people
- What are the benefits of compound movements?
  Asked by 17 people
- How to train for muscle and strength building
  Asked by 12 people
- Machines vs. free weights
  Asked by 10 people
- What is the difference between strength and hypertrophy training?
  Asked by 9 people
- How intense should my workouts be to build muscle?
  Asked by 8 people
- Build muscle vs gain strength
  Asked by 5 people
- How do I choose the right number of sets and reps for my workouts?
  Asked by 5 people
- Is it important to repeat the same exercises for muscle building?
  Asked by 4 people
- Can I build muscle with full body workouts?
  Asked by 4 people

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