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Person performing a lateral step-up onto a plyo box in a gym, demonstrating proper knee alignment and hip drive

Exercises

Glute Training and Lateral Step-Ups: The Box Is Lying About What Side You're Training

Lateral step-ups look like a glute exercise. They feel like a glute exercise. But your loading angle, step height, and stance are quietly deciding whether your glutes show up at all.

AssGoodAsGold TeamAugust 11, 20268 min read

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Person using a hip abduction machine with proper upright posture and controlled form

Exercises

Hip Abduction Machines: The Most Misunderstood Piece of Equipment in the Gym

Everyone uses the hip abduction machine. Almost nobody uses it well. Here's what it actually trains, why it matters for glute development, and how to stop wasting your sets.

AssGoodAsGold TeamApril 11, 20266 min read

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Person performing a banded squat with a resistance band around their knees in a gym setting

Science

Band Around Your Knees: Glute Activator or Just Vibes?

Resistance bands around the knees are everywhere in glute training. But do they actually activate your glutes better, or are you just doing extra work for no reason? Let's find out.

AssGoodAsGold TeamApril 10, 20266 min read

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