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Home ยป Bret Contreras

Book Review: Glute Lab vs. Strong Curves: What’s the Difference?

Last updated February 11, 2020
Experience level: Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Program goal: Glute hypertrophy


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How does the new Bret Contreras book, Glute Lab, stack up to his popular 2013 work, Strong Curves? [Read more…]

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Strong Curves Spreadsheets + PDF: Beginner and Advanced Workouts

Last updated August 28, 2020
Recommended by Lift Vault: Recommended

Experience level: Beginner

Weeks: 4

Periodization: Linear Periodization

Powerlifting meet prep program: No

Program goal: Glute hypertrophy, Hypertrophy, Strength

Uses RPE:Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%):No


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Strong Curves PDF and Spreadsheet

Written by Bret Contreras, Strong Curves workout is a great program for novice and intermediate lifters looking to get stronger and, yes, have a better butt. The program’s greatest strength lies in its simplicity, making it a simple workout to follow and make progress quickly.

It has quickly become a staple within the strength training community and is available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.

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Filed Under: 12 Week Programs, 8 Week Programs, Programs, Strength Training Program
Tagged With: 3 Day Workout Plan, 8 Week Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 1, 2
Bench press frequency: 2
Deadlift frequency: 1
Overhead press frequency: 1

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