Ways to ACTUALLY Access Your Glutes and Stop Relying on Your Quads

What if the goal isn't to lose weight—but to change what your weight is made of? In this episode of Lifted, Sandy breaks down the fundamentals of body recomposition and explains why building muscle, not simply losing weight, is the key to creating a stronger, leaner and healthier body. She shares why restrictive dieting and endless cardio often fall short and how strength training, nutrition and consistency work together to create lasting results. Plus, she takes a deep dive into one of the most requested topics in fitness: how to build stronger, fuller glutes, including the training principles and nutrition strategies that best support body recomposition and muscle growth. In this episode, you'll learn: What body recomposition actually means Why the scale doesn't tell the whole story The role muscle plays in fat loss and metabolism The fundamentals of glute growth and effective lower-body training Nutrition strategies to support body recomposition and maximize muscle growth Why patience and consistency outperform quick fixes If you're tired of chasing the number on the scale, this episode will help you shift your focus toward building a stronger body—and results that last. Continue Your Strength Journey: Train with Sandy on obé Fitness Put these principles into practice with The Strength Collective and hundreds of on-demand strength, Pilates, yoga, cardio, walking and recovery classes. Enjoy 30 days free at obefitness.com with code SANDY. Follow Along: obé Fitness Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@obefitness⁠⁠⁠ Sandy Brockman Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@sandybrockmanfitness⁠⁠⁠ About Lifted: Hosted by Sandy Brockman and presented by obé Fitness in partnership with Dear Media, Lifted delivers practical, evidence-based conversations on strength training, body composition, women's health, and longevity—helping you build strength for real life. New episodes every Tuesday.