In this episode, I’m joined by Eric Bugera to break down the truth about tempo training, glute growth, and biomechanics. We cover how tempo improves control and awareness, why you don’t need to fear fatigue, and how to fix common mistakes that hold back progress. From understanding contralateral vs. ipsilateral loading to avoiding hybridized movements, this is a masterclass in lifting with intent.

Timestamps:

- [00:00 – 04:44] – Intro

- [04:45 – 11:34] – What tempo training really is and why we use it

- [11:35 – 18:44] – When clients benefit most from tempo

- [18:45 – 19:56] – Eliminating the “fatigue fear”

- [19:57 – 23:59] – Adaptability in training

- [24:00 – 27:15] – The problem with just following the program

- [27:16 – 28:55] – Building a mind-muscle connection

- [28:56 – 31:51] – Target rep ranges and progression

- [31:52 – 38:39] – The truth about machine abductions and “upper outer glute” training

- [38:40 – 46:51] – Glute bands don’t grow glutes

- [46:52 – 53:02] – Ipsilateral vs. contralateral RDL loading

- [53:03 – 57:39] – The rise of hybrid movements

- [57:40 – 01:03:00] – Closing thoughts

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