03/12/2026
The truth (and science) about glute gains👇🏼
First, let it be known that in my practice, we don't focus on intentional , too or body composition change.
It doesn't mean someone can't have those goals, nor will they ever be shamed for them.
It means we recognize and celebrate all body types, sizes, abilities, and disabilities.
Second, I love talking about muscle growth & strength adaptations.
You can be weight inclusive and still geek out on muscle science🤓
This is a complex topic, but I want to clarify it for you, especially regarding a hot topic such as "glute gains":
you can grow stronger without looking much different physically.
This is another reason why I don't focus on body composition: while all my clients build muscle mass (hypertrophy*) and increase their strength, not all these gains are highly visible.
To clarify, hypertrophy is the increase in size of muscle fibers.
And building strength means increasing the force you can produce (heavy s**t you can lift) and strengthening neuromuscular adaptations.
In my practice, we do utilize BOTH because ultimately, both will help you gain strength; larger muscles (hypertrophy) can help you lift heavier weight (more force production).
✨️Summary: You can gain strength, grow your muscle size and not have glutes that look like your "favorite fitness influencers"
(aside from training adaptations, genetics ‼️ play a huge role into how one gains muscle / what visibly shows, too.
✨️✨️Summary #2: We