2947: How to Build Glutes | Hip Thrust vs Squats What Bret Contreras Says Actually Works

Bret Contreras, the inventor of the barbell hip thrust, joins Mind Pump to discuss the science and practice of building glutes. He breaks down the role of genetics (60%), the advantage of hip thrusts over squats for frequency, new research on targeting upper vs lower glutes, and his rotating periodization system. The conversation also covers training around pain, isometric hypertrophy, and candidly explores his personal journey with therapy and relationships, citing Gottman and Arthur Brooks.