03/10/2026
Most people chase the burn and think that means their glutes are growing. But the burn is just fatigue. Real muscle growth happens when you push close to failure. Another mistake I see all the time is people thinking compound movements only mean free weights. That’s not true. Compound movements simply mean multiple joints and muscles working together. Machines like the leg press, hack squat, and hip thrust are still compound movements — and they can be powerful tools to build your legs and glutes.