EPISODE 137 - A veteran of the health and fitness industry, Ryan has spent over 14 years studying the human body and how it moves. At one point in his fitness career, he was squatting and deadlifting over 400 pounds, but his butt wasn't showing it. Then his knees and back started giving out and his hips were so tight he couldn't sit crossed-legged on the floor. After seeing various physical therapists and taking educational courses, Ryan stumbled across a couple of amazing practitioners that opened his  eyes to how the body truly functions. That’s when he realized that he was squatting and deadlifting with his back and knees while his butt and core just sat back and let it happen. From then on, he’s been on a mission to help people change the ways they move in order to help them reach their aesthetic goals and keep a healthy and strong body while they do it. In the episode, Ryan explains why it’s important to build a stronger butt, mistakes most people make when attempting to strengthen their glutes, big misconceptions surrounding fitness and nutrition…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK RYAN IN THE EPISODE:

Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a personal trainer? And why did you start The Better Butt Lab?)

Let's talk butts! Aside from vanity reasons, why is it important to build strong glutes? How can strong (or weak) glutes positively/negatively impact other areas of your body?

What are the biggest mistakes people make when trying to strengthen their glutes?

What are the best exercises for butts?

What are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about getting fit? Strength training?

If someone is looking to set up a basic home gym, what "must have" equipment do you recommend that they purchase?

How does exercise work for weight loss?

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