J Appl Biomech December 2015 PMID 26214739

A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyographic Activity in the Back Squat and Barbell Hip Thrust Exercises.

Bret Contreras, Andrew D Vigotsky, Brad J Schoenfeld, Chris Beardsley, John Cronin

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Several discussions exemplify deep exploration of the article's implications, such as a post insisting on the superior hypertrophic results of hip thrusts over squats when performed with proper control, while others cite related studies to bolster their points. The tone ranges from enthusiastic to analytical, with individuals referencing the research to support their views on exercise effectiveness and training strategies.

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Most discussions support the findings of the publication, emphasizing that hip thrusts lead to higher muscle activation in the gluteus maximus and biceps femoris compared to back squats, aligning with the study's conclusions.

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The discussion suggests that the publication influences how people perceive exercise effectiveness, especially in hypertrophy training, though some posts view it as part of a broader conversation rather than a revolutionary change.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compares muscle activity during the back squat and barbell hip thrust exercises, focusing on the gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, and vastus lateralis in trained women.
  • The results show that the barbell hip thrust produces significantly higher activation of the upper and lower gluteus maximus and biceps femoris muscles compared to the back squat, while there are no notable differences in vastus lateralis activity.
  • Further research is needed to see if this increased muscle activation with the hip thrust leads to greater strength, muscle growth, or improved performance over time.]

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Jozo Grgic
@Jozo_Grgic · X

A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography Amplitude in the Parallel, Full, and Front Squat Variations in Resistance-Trained Females https://t.co/fiQxBa6j9b

Jul 27, 2023 · 44 likes · 12 shares · 5,472 followers View post →
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@tt66845 · X

【全てはここから】女性トレーニーにヒップスラストを行わせたところお尻ともも裏の筋活動がスクワットを上回ったとする論文がオークランド工科大学から『Journal of Applied Biomechanics』誌に報告されています→https://t.co/C5einGmTPp (ヒップスラストブームの火付け役となった超有名論文です) https://t.co/GcA02fxKye

Oct 13, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,226 followers View post →
じーん@栄養指導士・パーソナルトレーナー
@kkoup27 · X

プリ尻を作るにはヒップスラストも必要です。スクワッドよりも、おしり筋の活動が高い。 つまり、丸くてかわいいお尻を作るなら、スクワットとヒップスラストを組み合わせるとバランスもとれておすすめ。お尻だけ鍛えるとアンバランスなので、スクワットも忘れないでください https://t.co/9mZc98xBw6

Jan 10, 2023 · 6 likes · 4,420 followers View post →
Crypt_Minotaur
@Crypt_Minotaur · X

@messiri0 https://t.co/pxHn7xAbnp Yo insisto en que un hip thrust bien hecho (bajando controlado, manteniendo el TUT en 30-45 segundos etc) da mejores resultados en hipertrofia que la sentadilla en una comparación 1:1, obviamente si haces ambos pues mejor

Nov 20, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,777 followers View post →
誠パーソナルトレーナー
@mmmm_mkt · X

https://t.co/IVyrrZBhBt ちょっと足痩せのトレーニングを考えていたら、バックスクワットとバーベルヒップスラストの筋電図比較が出てきました

Jul 7, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 506 followers View post →
William Lagakos
@caloriesproper2 · X

A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyographic Activity in the Back Squat and Barbell Hip Thrust Exercises https://t.co/0jSOFVcm6z https://t.co/l61zEWHyKR

May 28, 2025 · 1 like · 2,762 followers View post →

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William Lagakos
@caloriesproper2 · X

A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyographic Activity in the Back Squat and Barbell Hip Thrust Exercises https://t.co/0jSOFVcm6z https://t.co/l61zEWHyKR

May 28, 2025 · 1 like · 2,762 followers View post →
Crypt_Minotaur
@Crypt_Minotaur · X

@messiri0 https://t.co/pxHn7xAbnp Yo insisto en que un hip thrust bien hecho (bajando controlado, manteniendo el TUT en 30-45 segundos etc) da mejores resultados en hipertrofia que la sentadilla en una comparación 1:1, obviamente si haces ambos pues mejor

Nov 20, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,777 followers View post →
Francesco Sartori
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RT @Jozo_Grgic: A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography Amplitude in the Parallel, Full, and…

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RT @Jozo_Grgic: A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography Amplitude in the Parallel, Full, and…

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RT @Jozo_Grgic: A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography Amplitude in the Parallel, Full, and…

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RT @Jozo_Grgic: A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography Amplitude in the Parallel, Full, and…

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RT @Jozo_Grgic: A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography Amplitude in the Parallel, Full, and…

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RT @Jozo_Grgic: A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography Amplitude in the Parallel, Full, and…

Jul 28, 2023 · 12 shares · 178 followers View post →
mrcharliedeangel
@physioTsarli · X

RT @Jozo_Grgic: A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography Amplitude in the Parallel, Full, and…

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@Hong_Physio · X

RT @Jozo_Grgic: A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography Amplitude in the Parallel, Full, and…

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Jason Roe
@Roe_JasonT · X

RT @Jozo_Grgic: A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography Amplitude in the Parallel, Full, and…

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Ariel Nascimento PT
@Ariel_nasc · X

RT @Jozo_Grgic: A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography Amplitude in the Parallel, Full, and…

Jul 27, 2023 · 12 shares · 178 followers View post →
Jozo Grgic
@Jozo_Grgic · X

A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography Amplitude in the Parallel, Full, and Front Squat Variations in Resistance-Trained Females https://t.co/fiQxBa6j9b

Jul 27, 2023 · 44 likes · 12 shares · 5,472 followers View post →
Coach Gilmar Oliveira
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RT @Gilmar94048731: Uma comparação da atividade eletromiográfica do glúteo máximo, bíceps femoral e vasto lateral nos exercícios de agacham…

Jun 10, 2023 · 1 share · 178 followers View post →
Um baiano no RJ
@mnele · X

@Marcelo_Maspfc @RaBressanini https://t.co/ip41JRD8cG

Jan 29, 2023 · 1 like · 268 followers View post →
じーん@栄養指導士・パーソナルトレーナー
@kkoup27 · X

プリ尻を作るにはヒップスラストも必要です。スクワッドよりも、おしり筋の活動が高い。 つまり、丸くてかわいいお尻を作るなら、スクワットとヒップスラストを組み合わせるとバランスもとれておすすめ。お尻だけ鍛えるとアンバランスなので、スクワットも忘れないでください https://t.co/9mZc98xBw6

Jan 10, 2023 · 6 likes · 4,420 followers View post →
Brandon La Sage
@BrandonLaSage · X

@MarcLobliner The @bretcontreras data? https://t.co/S7WTiwEPhn

Dec 18, 2022 · 1,069 followers View post →
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@InsDeporteyVida · X

Aug 12, 2022 · 1,433 followers View post →
しょう
@fitness_Labo · X

バーベルでのスクワットとヒップスラストの大臀筋、大腿二頭筋の活動量の違いを比較した研究です。 比較した結果、ヒップスラストの方が大臀筋が有意に活動量が多いとなりました。 ヒップアップ・美尻の為にはスクワットよりもヒップスラストの方が効果的かも知れません。 https://t.co/DxNE9fT6dl

Sep 20, 2021 · 566 followers View post →
ユニラボ【パーソナルジム×接骨院】
@UnilaboOfficial · X

RT @mmmm_mkt: https://t.co/IVyrrZBhBt ちょっと足痩せのトレーニングを考えていたら、バックスクワットとバーベルヒップスラストの筋電図比較が出てきました

Jul 7, 2021 · 1 share · 148 followers View post →
誠パーソナルトレーナー
@mmmm_mkt · X

https://t.co/IVyrrZBhBt ちょっと足痩せのトレーニングを考えていたら、バックスクワットとバーベルヒップスラストの筋電図比較が出てきました

Jul 7, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 506 followers View post →
Coach Gilmar Oliveira
@Gilmar94048731 · X

Uma comparação da atividade eletromiográfica do glúteo máximo, bíceps femoral e vasto lateral nos exercícios de agachamento com barra e propulsão do quadril com barra Bret Contreras et al. (2015) https://t.co/GDVQz0n7XH

Feb 21, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 49 followers View post →
Waldemar Marcinski
@WaldeMarcinski · X

@GregLehman I think Bret Contreras has done a sig. amount of work on that. https://t.co/lw3XYWAOlL

Dec 25, 2020 · 19 followers View post →
Dima M
@DimaM73678258 · X

@SandCResearch there was also Bret Contreras study , where hip-trust showed almost the same activation of Vastus Lateralis. Maybe in this case the same principle worked (greater activity of the posterior surface of the thigh increased the activation of vastus lateralis)?https://t.co/tAwXwfFqFO

Dec 15, 2020 · 5 followers View post →
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@lxrYlw8JxZ8497J · X

RT @tt66845: 【全てはここから】女性トレーニーにヒップスラストを行わせたところお尻ともも裏の筋活動がスクワットを上回ったとする論文がオークランド工科大学から『Journal of Applied Biomechanics』誌に報告されています→https://t.c…

Feb 18, 2020 · 1 share · 9 followers View post →
フィジカルノート NSCA-CPT, CSCS
@tt66845 · X

【全てはここから】女性トレーニーにヒップスラストを行わせたところお尻ともも裏の筋活動がスクワットを上回ったとする論文がオークランド工科大学から『Journal of Applied Biomechanics』誌に報告されています→https://t.co/C5einGmTPp (ヒップスラストブームの火付け役となった超有名論文です) https://t.co/GcA02fxKye

Oct 13, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,226 followers View post →
sportsperformancePhD
@sportsperforma6 · X

Contreras, B., Vigotsky, A. D., Schoenfeld, B. J., Beardsley, C., & Cronin, J. (2015). A comparison of gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, and vastus lateralis electromyographic activity in the back squat and barbell hip thrust exercises. Journal of applied biomechanics, 31(6), https://t.co/6KTVZlhyJy

Apr 20, 2019 · 2 followers View post →
sportsperformancePhD
@sportsperforma6 · X

Contreras, B., Vigotsky, A. D., Schoenfeld, B. J., Beardsley, C., & Cronin, J. (2015). A comparison of gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, and vastus lateralis electromyographic activity in the back squat and barbell hip thrust exercises. Journal of applied biomechanics, 31(6), https://t.co/jw4L0aeG5b

Apr 20, 2019 · 2 followers View post →
sportsperformancePhD
@sportsperforma6 · X

Contreras, B., Vigotsky, A. D., Schoenfeld, B. J., Beardsley, C., & Cronin, J. (2015). A comparison of gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, and vastus lateralis electromyographic activity in the back squat and barbell hip thrust exercises. Journal of applied biomechanics, 31(6), https://t.co/EwEDz61UWa

Apr 20, 2019 · 2 followers View post →