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Episode 83: Dr. Bret Contreras

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Bret goes in-depth into why so many sports medicine professionals end up convincing athletes they have issues by telling them how “dysfunctional” they are. However, when these same athletes come to him, he sees otherwise when those people end up training with him.

Dr. Bret Contreras, aka “The Glute Guy” is the creator of the hip thrust exercise and expert in all things hip extension. Bret wears many hats, including personal trainer, sought-after speaker, blogger, researcher, author, and inventor. He is the founder of Booty by Bret and the owner of The Glute Lab, a premier strength and physique gym in San Diego, CA.

Dr. Contreras received a master’s degree from Arizona State University and later a Ph.D. in sports science/biomechanics from Auckland University of Technology. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with Distinction from the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Contreras, an Arizona native, spent six year working as a high school math teacher prior to his career in performance and training.

Here, Bret goes in-depth into why so many sports medicine professionals end up convincing athletes they have issues by telling them how “dysfunctional” they are. However, when these same athletes come to him, he sees otherwise when those people end up training with him. He discusses the common fallacies of corrective exercise and also gives outstanding information on his specialty of the hip thrust movement.

In this podcast, Dr. Bret Contreras and Joel discuss:

  • Specific equipment he has in his facility and why he chose it.
  • Case studies connecting the hip thrust movement to increased speed.
  • Bend range versus end range hip torque in athletic performance.
  • Intricacies in the hip thrust exercise.
  • Why he doesn’t use the word “dysfunctional” with his athletes.
  • If glute size is an indicator of athletic ability.

Podcast total run time is 1:24:01.

Bret can be found at bretcontreras.com

Keywords: hip extension, speed development, athletic performance, hip thrust

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  • Mark Hoover

    Mark Hoover works for SimpliFaster in a coaching and technical consulting capacity and is the Director of Athletic Performance at Metrolina Christian Academy in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Coach Hoover started his career coaching football at both the high school and NCAA levels. After spending nearly 20 years in the dual role of sport coach/strength coach (including 11 years as a head football coach), he made the transition to full-time strength and conditioning in 2015.

    Coach Hoover holds bachelor’s degrees in communications and physical education and is fully certified in K–12 social studies and physical education. He is currently pursuing an MS in Exercise Science. He is a USAW Level 1 and 2 Certified Advanced Sports Performance Coach, as well as an NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist.

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Episode 83: Dr. Bret Contreras

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Dr. Bret Contreras, aka “The Glute Guy” is the creator of the hip thrust exercise and expert in all things hip extension. Bret wears many hats, including personal trainer, sought-after speaker, blogger, researcher, author, and inventor. He is the founder of Booty by Bret and the owner of The Glute Lab, a premier strength and physique gym in San Diego, CA.

Dr. Contreras received a master’s degree from Arizona State University and later a Ph.D. in sports science/biomechanics from Auckland University of Technology. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with Distinction from the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Contreras, an Arizona native, spent six year working as a high school math teacher prior to his career in performance and training.

Here, Bret goes in-depth into why so many sports medicine professionals end up convincing athletes they have issues by telling them how “dysfunctional” they are. However, when these same athletes come to him, he sees otherwise when those people end up training with him. He discusses the common fallacies of corrective exercise and also gives outstanding information on his specialty of the hip thrust movement.

In this podcast, Dr. Bret Contreras and Joel discuss:

  • Specific equipment he has in his facility and why he chose it.
  • Case studies connecting the hip thrust movement to increased speed.
  • Bend range versus end range hip torque in athletic performance.
  • Intricacies in the hip thrust exercise.
  • Why he doesn’t use the word “dysfunctional” with his athletes.
  • If glute size is an indicator of athletic ability.

Podcast total run time is 1:24:01.

Bret can be found at bretcontreras.com

Keywords: hip extension, speed development, athletic performance, hip thrust

Author

  • Mark Hoover

    Mark Hoover works for SimpliFaster in a coaching and technical consulting capacity and is the Director of Athletic Performance at Metrolina Christian Academy in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Coach Hoover started his career coaching football at both the high school and NCAA levels. After spending nearly 20 years in the dual role of sport coach/strength coach (including 11 years as a head football coach), he made the transition to full-time strength and conditioning in 2015.

    Coach Hoover holds bachelor’s degrees in communications and physical education and is fully certified in K–12 social studies and physical education. He is currently pursuing an MS in Exercise Science. He is a USAW Level 1 and 2 Certified Advanced Sports Performance Coach, as well as an NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist.

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