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Bret Contreras has a PhD in Sports Science from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS,*D) with Distinction from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is the owner of Glute Lab, a San Diego based gym, the inventor of the Hip Thruster, the creator of the Glute Loop and BC T-Bell, the founder of Booty by Bret, and the coauthor of Glute Lab: The Art & Science of Strength and Physique Training. He research interests include resistance training biomechanics and glute training
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