BONUS: Which Squat Builds the Biggest Glutes? Here's My Framework

What's the best squat for glute growth?In this episode, I explain why that's actually the wrong question to ask. Instead of ranking squat variations from best to worst, I walk through the framework I use to choose the right squat pattern based on loadability, stability, and injury risk. I break down the trade-offs of front squats, back squats, Smith machine squats, goblet squats, hack squats, reverse hack squats, Rogers pendulum squats, and leg press so you can choose the best option for your goals.I also discuss why core stability and center of mass matter more than the exercise itself, when machine squats outperform free weights, and how selecting the right squat variation can improve glute growth, strength, and long-term progress.Timestamps:- [00:00 – 01:30] – Why There Isn't One "Best" Squat for Glute Growth- [01:30 – 03:19] – The 3 Questions I Use to Choose a Squat Pattern- [03:19 – 05:28] – Front Squats: My Top Choice for Stability & Progressive Overload- [05:28 – 06:54] – Back Squats: Benefits, Limitations & Core Demands- [06:54 – 09:19] – Smith Machine Squats: Fixed Bar Path Pros & Cons- [09:19 – 13:43] – Goblet Squats: The Best Progression for Learning Squat Mechanics- [13:43 – 15:02] – Hack Squats: When They Work (And When They Don't)- [15:02 – 17:51] – Reverse Hack Squats: My Favorite Machine Squat Option- [17:51 – 20:29] – Rogers Pendulum Squats & Choosing the Right Machine- [20:29 – 22:19] – Why Leg Press Isn't a Squat ReplacementLinks & Resources:Purchase The Complete Fat Loss Guide: https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-fat-loss-guide/Purchase The Glute Building Blueprint: https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-glute-building-program/https://coryfit.com/Coaching: Let's Chat⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15minConsults: Book a Call⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultationFor more content, follow along:⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/⁠Patreon⁠: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink