Force vector theory, glute development and the role of hip extension in speed development with Bret Contreras (Coach, Researcher and Owner of Glute Lab)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Coach, Researcher, and Owner of Glute Lab, Bret Contreras. Bret is another person who has been on my list to reach out to and I can't believe its taken me this long. I also can't believe I didn't witness the Glute Lab when I was in San Diego last year too. It was Bret's good friend JB Morin who made the introduction and I am glad he did because we had a great chat about the force vector theory, glute training and training the posterior chain. Bret has proudly transitioned into the personal training market and is absolutely killing it, amassing 900k+ followers on Instagram.

Hope you enjoy this episode with Bret Contreras.

In this episode we discussed...

• Who is Bret Contreras (background, education, current role)
• Force vector theory
  • Vertical vs horizontal exercises
    • Where they both fit?
  • Dynamic correspondence
  • 'Confused mechanical reasoning'?
• Glute development
  • Training the glutes
  • Hip thrust
    • Carryover to sports performance measures?
    • Other benefits
• Hip extension exercises
  • Exercise selection
  • Role in speed development

Bret can be found on Twitter @bretcontreras and on Instagram @bretcontreras1

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Enjoy

PP