ABOUT BRET CONTRERAS
Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS,*D is a teacher, innovator, personal trainer, bestselling author, lifter, and researcher. Best known for his glute-training methods, Bret has established himself as the world’s leading expert in gluteal muscle functioning and development, strength training, and program design. In addition to developing a comprehensive glute-training system, Bret invented the barbell hip thrust, which is the most effective way to increase the strength and size of the glutes, as well as the Thruster, a versatile piece of equipment used to perform the hip thrust.
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Best known for his glute-training methods, Bret has established himself as the world’s leading expert in gluteal muscle functioning and development, strength training, and program design.
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In addition to developing a comprehensive glute-training system, Bret invented the barbell hip thrust, which is the most effective way to increase the strength and size of the glutes, as well as the Thruster, a versatile piece of equipment used to perform the hip thrust.
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As a personal trainer with over twenty years of experience, he’s worked with a variety of clients from all over the world, ranging from sedentary people to figure competitors and elite athletes.
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