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2792: Squat & Hip Thrust Butt-Building Master Class

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Release Date: 02/12/2026

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Squat & Hip Thrust Butt-Building Master Class

  • Address your technique FIRST and then build strength. (1:59)

  • The TWO most important exercises to BUILD your glutes (How to do them RIGHT, so you can finally build that butt you want!)

  • 1. Squat: 

  • Bar position. (7:57)

  • Core activation. (14:05)

  • Not being able to go low enough (heel raises). (16:31)

  • 2. Hip thrust:

  • How to pick a bench and use a plate if too high. (20:55)

  • Tuck pelvis and go up. (22:27)

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  • Build Your Butt Masterclass: Visit https://www.mapsbooty.com/ 

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  • February Promotion: Feb 1 - Feb 14th - The Couple’s Bundle (Aesthetic, HIIT, Muscle Mommy, No BS 6-Pack Abs), $498 value, only $197!  Visit: https://www.mpvalentine.com 

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