#481 Ashley Hodge - Glute Training Mastery

Ashley Hodge is a strength coach and powerlifter and joins me to talk about her knowledge and experience with practical, evidence-based glute training.Ashley shares her thoughts on:Is glute training as complicated as glute influencers make it out to be?Is there a difference in how you approach glute training for competitors versus the general population?For the everyday person with time for only two full-body workouts each week, how should they maximize glute growth?Practical wisdom for glute training that online-only influencers often fail to considerAre common banded and bodyweight drills enough stimulus for glute growth?Does it matter if you can't feel your glutes as much during heavy deadlifts or hip thrusts?Why Ashley is still committed to in-person coachingWhy Ashley promotes step counts and walking challengesAnd much moreInstagram: @a.hodgefitnessCHAPTERS00:43 Glute Training Basics01:47 Weekly Volume Rules02:54 Loading and RPE04:44 Rep Ranges by Exercise07:17 Fatigue and Exercise Selection10:03 Programming for the General Population14:55 The Two-Day Glute Plan17:58 Hip Thrust Setup Options22:16 Bands and Lockout Work25:16 Training Frequency and Recovery27:17 The "Feeling Your Glutes" Debate29:11 Form Checks and Lockout30:02 Video Form Checks30:55 Gym Filming Etiquette31:34 Lengthened Partials32:27 Why Ashley Coaches In Person35:45 Client Wins and Coaching Structure39:23 Social Energy and Longevity41:20 Workshop Sponsor Break42:31 The Online Coaching Grift46:21 Lead Sources and Branding49:36 Step Count Strategy53:41 Winter Movement Hacks55:45 Wrap Up and Where To Find AshleySUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you simplify your glute training or improve your programming, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me and I'll respond)Sending it to someone who's tired of confusing glute advice onlineFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know Andrew sent youL1 BIOMECHANICS AND ASSESSMENT COURSEhttps://pro.activelifeprofessional.com/assessmentworkshopeventsUse code COATES at checkout.