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2517: Hip Thrusts vs Squats… Which Builds a Rounder Butt?

2025/1/23
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Hip Thrusts vs Squats…What Builds a Rounder Butt?

The BIGGEST debate in fitness. (1:22)

The evolution of hip thrusts. (3:56)

What do the studies say? (5:57)

The points that support hip thrusts vs squats. What builds a rounder butt?

Squats load heavier in a stretched position. (8:05)

Hip thrusts are easier to connect to. (10:51)

Squats have greater functional carryover. (14:17)

Hip thrusts require less skill. (17:57)

Squats build better legs. (21:28)

Hip thrusts can be done more frequently. (24:54)

The winner is…(26:57)

Questions:

If I squat and hip thrust, how should I program them? (30:42)

How should I eat if I want to grow my butt? (31:49)

Is the Stairmaster good for building the butt? (32:50)

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