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Person demonstrating hip external rotation position during a barbell squat with feet angled outward

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Glute Training and Hip External Rotation: The Turnout Cue That's Wrecking Your Lifts

Hip external rotation affects every major glute exercise. Here's what's actually happening when you 'turn your toes out' and why getting it wrong is costing you gains.

AssGoodAsGold TeamAugust 21, 20268 min read

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Close-up of a person performing a hip thrust at the top of the movement, showing full hip extension

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Glute Training and Joint Angle: Why Where You Are in the Rep Matters Most

The angle of your hip joint during glute exercises determines which fibers fire, how hard, and when. Most people optimize the wrong part of every rep. Here's how to fix it.

AssGoodAsGold TeamMay 26, 20267 min read

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Person demonstrating anterior pelvic tilt versus neutral spine during a hip thrust exercise

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Glute Training with Anterior Pelvic Tilt: Fix the Tilt or Train Around It?

Anterior pelvic tilt wrecks your glute training if you ignore it — but obsessing over it might be worse. Here's what actually matters and what you should do.

AssGoodAsGold TeamApril 20, 20267 min read

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