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For many, the glutes are a difficult muscle group to develop, even with hard training. If you’re doing squats and deadlifts but not seeing results after several months, it’s probably time to experiment. As Dr. Bret Contreras (Bret Contreras, PhD) shares, some of his clients have seen incredible results... by switching from heavy squats and deadlifts to hip thrusts and band work. People respond differently to different lifts—others might find the exact opposite! Remember, when it comes to building muscle, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. If your current lifts aren’t delivering results after several months, consider switching things up. Try new movements, adjust volume, or add isolation work. Tweak the angle, modify foot or grip positions, or use a different tool—barbell, machine, dumbbell, etc. Your body’s response is the real feedback. Test. Track. Tweak. The best program is the one that works for you.show more

Andy Galpin, PhD

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Andy Galpin, PhD1 year ago

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Arnold1 year ago

I've done nearly 20,000 workouts in my life, and I've seen what works for all levels. I created a free workout guide to show you what works, whether you're a beginner or advanced.

Survive1 year ago

@bretcontreras Incline jogging and running made my glutes quads calves explode. Something to try

LifeMaxing1 year ago

@bretcontreras Squats and leg press machine are great

Sean Light1 year ago

I've always felt that squats and deadlifts were wildly overrated. I don't know that I've ever witnessed a "good" deadlift in person. Maybe I suck at coaching, but I did coach in the NBA, so I'm not that bad. Anything that hard to coach is suspicious in my book. I want easy stuff. I want simple stuff. People need that!

Jeff Moore1 year ago

@bretcontreras I'm not sure what qualifies as "developing glutes". They work when squatting and deadlifting. They don't work much in normal ambulation. They do work in stair climbing. My wife says my butt has shrunk as I'm over 60. Is this an issue of form over function?

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You do not NEED to do Conventional Deadlifts literally ever 45 Degree Extensions CLEAR Conventional Deadlifts for most people based on their training goal(s) Conventional Deadlifts do a so-so job at building the Spinal Erectors and the Glutes The stimulus they provide to other muscle groups such as the Hamstrings, Abs, Lats, Traps, etc. is not enough to actually produce meaningful growth in those areas This coupled with the biomechanics of the lift (technical demands and leverage) are ultimately what make it a pretty mediocre exercise choice in almost every context that isn’t “I want to get better at Deadlifting” If you’re hellbent on doing a free weight hip hinge…stick with an SLDL or RDL variation And if you’re willing to go totally against the pro Barbell propaganda: 45° Extensions are the PREMIER OPTION for training the Hams/Glutes/Spinal Erectors in a very efficient/effective/safe manner

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Lone

31,540 views • 10 months ago

A DNA test that tells you exactly how to train for muscle growth. That's the pitch behind a growing wave of direct-to-consumer genetic testing. I sat down with Mike Roberts, who actually went looking for that gene – not from a hunch or a short list of usual suspects, but by scanning the whole genome. Every one of the 20,000+ protein-coding genes, plus the non-coding regions most consumer tests don't touch. One gene came up: GLI3. Weakly. It's tied to satellite cell response, which is a genuinely interesting finding, but it came from about 109 people and hasn't been independently replicated. Even if it holds up, it explains under 10% of the variance in how people respond to training. Nobody running these tests wants you to do this math: if a genetic test is telling you how to optimize your training, you've probably wasted 96% of your money. The biology is real – satellite cells, response heterogeneity, genetics all matter. Taking one weak, unreplicated signal and building a personalized training plan around it is a different thing entirely. We're not there yet.

A DNA test that tells you exactly how to train for muscle growth. That's the pitch behind a growing wave of direct-to-consumer genetic testing. I sat down with Mike Roberts, who actually went looking for that gene – not from a hunch or a short list of usual suspects, but by scanning the whole genome. Every one of the 20,000+ protein-coding genes, plus the non-coding regions most consumer tests don't touch. One gene came up: GLI3. Weakly. It's tied to satellite cell response, which is a genuinely interesting finding, but it came from about 109 people and hasn't been independently replicated. Even if it holds up, it explains under 10% of the variance in how people respond to training. Nobody running these tests wants you to do this math: if a genetic test is telling you how to optimize your training, you've probably wasted 96% of your money. The biology is real – satellite cells, response heterogeneity, genetics all matter. Taking one weak, unreplicated signal and building a personalized training plan around it is a different thing entirely. We're not there yet.

Andy Galpin, PhD

26,997 views • 1 month ago

This is so good. “Take courage.” Take courage. Now, that seems like kind of a weak response, doesn’t it? Maybe some kind of a pep talk. You probably have had people tell you in the midst of your worst fears, and anxieties, and disappointments, and distress, and trouble – and somebody says, “Take courage.” And sometimes you want to whack them, as if they don’t even understand the depth of your problem with such a superficial answer. What do you mean? It’s a lot more complicated than that. Buck up, buddy, you know? That’s not going to work. And there’s a reason that’s not going to work when you say it: because you have absolutely no power over the circumstances, right? It’s a nice gesture. Cheer up. But you have no power over the circumstances. But there is one who does. When Jesus says, “Take courage,” that’s a different issue. There’s quite a remarkable use of the word here. It’s one word. “Take courage,” or cheer up, is one word: tharseite. One word in the Greek. It’s a verb form, and it’s in the imperative. It’s a command. Okay? Listen to this. Every time that word is used, and it’s used many times in the gospels and the New Testament – every time that word is used in the New Testament, it is in the imperative. It is a command. Cheer up. Take courage. Now, listen to this. Every time it is used in the New Testament, it is spoken by Jesus. No one else ever says that in the New Testament. That is a whole different issue. If the Lord Jesus, who is in control of absolutely everything, says, “Cheer up,” that’s different. That’s completely different. This is not just a well-intentioned pep talk. On the other hand, this is an absolutely divine promise. The disciples are distressed, to put it mildly. They’re afflicted. They’re pressured. They don’t know how they’re going to survive without Christ. He’s all they’ve known for three years. And our Lord says to them: “Cheer up. I’m going to tell you three things that should bring you joy. One, you are loved by God. Two, you are in God’s everlasting care. Three, God has a promise for your future.” You have love you have faith, and you have hope. You are loved by God. You believe in God. You hope in God. That’s all you need – to be loved by God, to be entrusted into God’s eternal care, and to have Him promise you a glorious future is all you need. — John MacArthur

This is so good. “Take courage.” Take courage. Now, that seems like kind of a weak response, doesn’t it? Maybe some kind of a pep talk. You probably have had people tell you in the midst of your worst fears, and anxieties, and disappointments, and distress, and trouble – and somebody says, “Take courage.” And sometimes you want to whack them, as if they don’t even understand the depth of your problem with such a superficial answer. What do you mean? It’s a lot more complicated than that. Buck up, buddy, you know? That’s not going to work. And there’s a reason that’s not going to work when you say it: because you have absolutely no power over the circumstances, right? It’s a nice gesture. Cheer up. But you have no power over the circumstances. But there is one who does. When Jesus says, “Take courage,” that’s a different issue. There’s quite a remarkable use of the word here. It’s one word. “Take courage,” or cheer up, is one word: tharseite. One word in the Greek. It’s a verb form, and it’s in the imperative. It’s a command. Okay? Listen to this. Every time that word is used, and it’s used many times in the gospels and the New Testament – every time that word is used in the New Testament, it is in the imperative. It is a command. Cheer up. Take courage. Now, listen to this. Every time it is used in the New Testament, it is spoken by Jesus. No one else ever says that in the New Testament. That is a whole different issue. If the Lord Jesus, who is in control of absolutely everything, says, “Cheer up,” that’s different. That’s completely different. This is not just a well-intentioned pep talk. On the other hand, this is an absolutely divine promise. The disciples are distressed, to put it mildly. They’re afflicted. They’re pressured. They don’t know how they’re going to survive without Christ. He’s all they’ve known for three years. And our Lord says to them: “Cheer up. I’m going to tell you three things that should bring you joy. One, you are loved by God. Two, you are in God’s everlasting care. Three, God has a promise for your future.” You have love you have faith, and you have hope. You are loved by God. You believe in God. You hope in God. That’s all you need – to be loved by God, to be entrusted into God’s eternal care, and to have Him promise you a glorious future is all you need. — John MacArthur

Terri Green

10,413 views • 1 year ago

Peter Thiel on the most important lesson he learned building PayPal The early employees of PayPal went on to build incredible companies like Tesla, SpaceX, LinkedIn, YouTube, Palantir, Yelp, Yammer, and more. When asked about the factors that explain these outlier successes, Thiel suggests that it was probably a combination of several different things: an entrepreneurial culture, lots of strong personalities, and the early 2000s was a great time to start a company. But Thiel also says that the overarching lesson you learned working at PayPal—which had a lot of challenges but ended up succeeding—was: “You can build a great company, but it’s hard.” He contrasts this to the lessons you learn at most startups: “If you’re at a startup that fails, you will learn the lesson that it’s impossible to build a great company and that you should try something less ambitious the next time around. If you’re at a startup where things work too easily [such as Microsoft or Google], you learn the lesson that it’s actually easy to build a great company.” He continues: “Hard is somehow better than easy or impossible. If it’s easy, you don’t need to work hard. If it’s impossible, there’s no point in working hard. So easy and impossible converge to not working hard. Hard tells you you have to work hard.” Video source: This Week in Startups @jason (2015)

Peter Thiel on the most important lesson he learned building PayPal The early employees of PayPal went on to build incredible companies like Tesla, SpaceX, LinkedIn, YouTube, Palantir, Yelp, Yammer, and more. When asked about the factors that explain these outlier successes, Thiel suggests that it was probably a combination of several different things: an entrepreneurial culture, lots of strong personalities, and the early 2000s was a great time to start a company. But Thiel also says that the overarching lesson you learned working at PayPal—which had a lot of challenges but ended up succeeding—was: “You can build a great company, but it’s hard.” He contrasts this to the lessons you learn at most startups: “If you’re at a startup that fails, you will learn the lesson that it’s impossible to build a great company and that you should try something less ambitious the next time around. If you’re at a startup where things work too easily [such as Microsoft or Google], you learn the lesson that it’s actually easy to build a great company.” He continues: “Hard is somehow better than easy or impossible. If it’s easy, you don’t need to work hard. If it’s impossible, there’s no point in working hard. So easy and impossible converge to not working hard. Hard tells you you have to work hard.” Video source: This Week in Startups @jason (2015)

Startup Archive

105,347 views • 10 months ago

The absorption of oestradiol from patches or gels can vary significantly between different women due to a variety of factors. Some women find they absorb better from patches rather than gels or for some women it is the other way round. My patches often crinkle and do not stick on well so after a few months of starting HRT, my consultant increased the dose to two patches as with one patch I was still having symptoms and my oestradiol blood test was low. This means that often different women will need different doses of oestrogen - in their patch, gel or spray - for the same amount to be absorbed into their bodies. HRT is not a “one size fits all” treatment. Individualisation of treatment is so important.

The absorption of oestradiol from patches or gels can vary significantly between different women due to a variety of factors. Some women find they absorb better from patches rather than gels or for some women it is the other way round. My patches often crinkle and do not stick on well so after a few months of starting HRT, my consultant increased the dose to two patches as with one patch I was still having symptoms and my oestradiol blood test was low. This means that often different women will need different doses of oestrogen - in their patch, gel or spray - for the same amount to be absorbed into their bodies. HRT is not a “one size fits all” treatment. Individualisation of treatment is so important.

Dr Louise Newson

43,512 views • 2 years ago

Chris Williamson dropped a hard truth on Joe Rogan: If you actually change your life for the better, you might have to let go of your friends. And if you keep growing… you’ll probably have to do it multiple times. You finally find your people after the lonely phase, then realize you’ve outgrown them too. That repeated loneliness is exactly why most people stay stuck — the comfort of old friends is a powerful anchor. Real growth isn’t just about discipline or goals. It’s often about relationships. The circle around you either lifts you or holds you back. This one stings because I’ve lived it. Those seasons of walking away are painful, but staying the same is worse. Have you ever had to leave behind a friend group because you were growing in a different direction?

Chris Williamson dropped a hard truth on Joe Rogan: If you actually change your life for the better, you might have to let go of your friends. And if you keep growing… you’ll probably have to do it multiple times. You finally find your people after the lonely phase, then realize you’ve outgrown them too. That repeated loneliness is exactly why most people stay stuck — the comfort of old friends is a powerful anchor. Real growth isn’t just about discipline or goals. It’s often about relationships. The circle around you either lifts you or holds you back. This one stings because I’ve lived it. Those seasons of walking away are painful, but staying the same is worse. Have you ever had to leave behind a friend group because you were growing in a different direction?

Camus

392,884 views • 4 months ago

At the BNB Chain hackathon, CZ 🔶 BNB made several very important points about AI trading (Everything in parentheses is my own view and judgment.) He first said that AI will be involved in trading everywhere. Trading itself is already a huge market: there are 300 million users on Binance alone, and if you add the decentralized ecosystems, that number is not small either. In such a mass-market environment, many different trading strategies can work, with countless different coins, different projects, and different ways to play. But there is a big problem here: building commercial AI trading platforms for retail users is actually very hard. If a trading strategy works very well for one person, once a billion people start using the same strategy, that strategy “might still work, or might stop working.” Take copy trading / follow trading as an example: if you buy first and everyone follows you, the first buyer will perform very well, but the last person to follow may not end up with good results. So, with the exact same strategy and the exact same copy logic, the outcomes can be completely different for different people. (On top of that, every strategy also has its own capital capacity limits.) Teams that can really build strong AI are, with high probability, going to trade with their own money. In today’s world, money itself is already somewhat like a “commodity”; many people have a lot of capital, and it’s actually not that hard to raise funds. If you truly have an algorithm that can make a lot of money, it’s not hard to get money and run your own book. There is really only one situation where you would sell this algorithm to mass-market users: for example, if you charge a $10 monthly subscription and can sell it to one million users, then your $10 million monthly subscription revenue is higher than the profit you could make by trading the strategy yourself. (Here this touches one of our earlier theses: as training AI models becomes relatively easier and the supply of models increases, model companies have more incentive to open-source. By analogy, as the production process of trading strategies is increasingly simplified by AI and the supply of strategies explodes, traders will have stronger incentives to monetize by expanding their influence in other words, by “open-sourcing” their strategies.) Of course, CZ did not say that this model can never work. Another path is to build an AI trading platform that lets users tune different AI algorithms, or very easily assemble their own structures and strategies, so that what each person ends up running is different and better tailored to themselves. Some people will make money, some people will lose money, but the platform still has value because it’s very hard for most people to build an AI trading algorithm from scratch. So there are a lot of trade-offs here; it’s not as simple as saying “once AI shows up, everything automatically gets better.” (This is exactly what we presented at the hackathon: you describe your own strategy in natural language, and the AI automatically generates a workflow. The parameters in that workflow, the models used, the logical structure, the APIs it calls, and even the algorithms it invokes are all customizable. The reasons we think workflows are a good way to do this include: controllable execution paths, Lego-like modular nodes, and better visualization that makes it easier for users to build and adjust their workflows.) Finally, his conclusion was very clear: it’s not that AI will definitely make trading better, and it’s not that AI will definitely make things worse. Rather, no matter what, in the future a huge number of people will use AI to trade. This will be a very large field, and whoever can build the best algorithms will make a lot of money.

At the BNB Chain hackathon, CZ 🔶 BNB made several very important points about AI trading (Everything in parentheses is my own view and judgment.) He first said that AI will be involved in trading everywhere. Trading itself is already a huge market: there are 300 million users on Binance alone, and if you add the decentralized ecosystems, that number is not small either. In such a mass-market environment, many different trading strategies can work, with countless different coins, different projects, and different ways to play. But there is a big problem here: building commercial AI trading platforms for retail users is actually very hard. If a trading strategy works very well for one person, once a billion people start using the same strategy, that strategy “might still work, or might stop working.” Take copy trading / follow trading as an example: if you buy first and everyone follows you, the first buyer will perform very well, but the last person to follow may not end up with good results. So, with the exact same strategy and the exact same copy logic, the outcomes can be completely different for different people. (On top of that, every strategy also has its own capital capacity limits.) Teams that can really build strong AI are, with high probability, going to trade with their own money. In today’s world, money itself is already somewhat like a “commodity”; many people have a lot of capital, and it’s actually not that hard to raise funds. If you truly have an algorithm that can make a lot of money, it’s not hard to get money and run your own book. There is really only one situation where you would sell this algorithm to mass-market users: for example, if you charge a $10 monthly subscription and can sell it to one million users, then your $10 million monthly subscription revenue is higher than the profit you could make by trading the strategy yourself. (Here this touches one of our earlier theses: as training AI models becomes relatively easier and the supply of models increases, model companies have more incentive to open-source. By analogy, as the production process of trading strategies is increasingly simplified by AI and the supply of strategies explodes, traders will have stronger incentives to monetize by expanding their influence in other words, by “open-sourcing” their strategies.) Of course, CZ did not say that this model can never work. Another path is to build an AI trading platform that lets users tune different AI algorithms, or very easily assemble their own structures and strategies, so that what each person ends up running is different and better tailored to themselves. Some people will make money, some people will lose money, but the platform still has value because it’s very hard for most people to build an AI trading algorithm from scratch. So there are a lot of trade-offs here; it’s not as simple as saying “once AI shows up, everything automatically gets better.” (This is exactly what we presented at the hackathon: you describe your own strategy in natural language, and the AI automatically generates a workflow. The parameters in that workflow, the models used, the logical structure, the APIs it calls, and even the algorithms it invokes are all customizable. The reasons we think workflows are a good way to do this include: controllable execution paths, Lego-like modular nodes, and better visualization that makes it easier for users to build and adjust their workflows.) Finally, his conclusion was very clear: it’s not that AI will definitely make trading better, and it’s not that AI will definitely make things worse. Rather, no matter what, in the future a huge number of people will use AI to trade. This will be a very large field, and whoever can build the best algorithms will make a lot of money.

Tykoo

25,535 views • 8 months ago