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Diagram of EMG electrode placement on the gluteus maximus during a hip thrust

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Glute Training and Electromyography: What EMG Actually Tells Us (And What It Doesn't)

EMG studies get cited constantly in glute training debates, but most people misread them. Here's what the data actually means—and why muscle activation isn't the whole story.

AssGoodAsGold TeamNovember 7, 20268 min read

EMG glute activation exercise science

Close-up of knees caving inward during a squat, illustrating knee valgus

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Glute Training and Knee Valgus: The Collapse That's Costing You More Than You Think

Knee caving during squats and hip thrusts isn't just a form flaw — it's a signal your glutes are losing the argument. Here's what's actually happening and how to fix it.

AssGoodAsGold TeamJuly 22, 20268 min read

knee valgus glute training biomechanics

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