Curated demonstration library

Watch the movement, then read the context.

We selected these external videos because they explain or demonstrate the movements clearly. Our written guides provide the research, practical context, and important limitations.

01 · Demonstration

Proper hip thrust form

By Bret Contreras Glute Guy

A concise setup and execution demonstration for the barbell hip thrust.

What to watch for

  • Bench and bar setup
  • Foot position
  • Controlled lockout without overextending the lower back
Read our hip-thrust field guideOpen on YouTube
02 · Demonstration

How to perform Romanian deadlifts

By E3 Rehab

A detailed hip-hinge tutorial with useful discussion of range, loading, and common errors.

What to watch for

  • Hips moving backward
  • Load staying close
  • Stopping at the range you can control
Read our Romanian-deadlift field guideOpen on YouTube
03 · Demonstration

How to train your gluteus medius

By E3 Rehab

A clinician-led overview of gluteus medius function, strengthening options, and common oversimplifications.

What to watch for

  • Pelvic control
  • Exercise progression
  • The difference between discomfort and useful effort
Understand glute anatomyOpen on YouTube
04 · Demonstration

The best and worst glute exercises—according to science

By Jeff Nippard

A popular science-based comparison that can help viewers think in exercise categories rather than random lists.

What to watch for

  • The criteria used for ranking
  • Where evidence is direct versus inferred
  • Why personal fit still matters
Use our exercise-choice frameworkOpen on YouTube
05 · Demonstration

How to do hip thrusts the right way

By Renaissance Periodization

A second coaching perspective on making hip thrust repetitions consistent and challenging.

What to watch for

  • Stable setup
  • Consistent range
  • Progressing the movement without chasing load alone
Learn progressive overloadOpen on YouTube