Glute Lab: The Art and Science of Strength and Physique Training

Glute Lab is more than just a book on glute training. These principles and methods can help you maximize muscle growth and strength, improve body composition, overcome training and physique plateaus, train around injuries and discomfort, determine ideal training frequency and exercise selection, design periodized programs, and so much more. In short, this book gives you the tools to make strength and physique gains and design balanced programs that cater to a wide range of goals and work for your entire body. Whether you’re a regular person looking to improve your appearance, an athlete looking to boost your performance, a physique competitor or bodybuilder looking for an edge over the competition, a powerlifter looking to increase your strength, a CrossFitter inspired to gain knowledge, a personal trainer interested in offering your clients cutting-edge training techniques, or a physical therapist looking to improve your clients’ health, Glute Lab will equip you with the information you need. In this book you will learn:

• The fundamentals of optimal glute training
• The anatomy and function of the glutes
• How to select exercises based on your physique and training goals
• How to perform the most effective exercises for sculpting rounder, stronger glutes
• Variations of the hip thrust, deadlift, and squat exercises
• Sample training templates and splits that cater to different training goals and preferences
• How to implement advanced methods into your training routine
• Diet strategies to reach weight loss and body composition goals
• Sample glute burnouts and templates
• Twelve-week beginner, intermediate, and advanced full-body training programs with a glute emphasis
• How to design your own customized training programs
• How to overcome plateaus in training, strength, and physique