Book
Strong Curves A Womans Guide to Building a Better Butt and Body
Bret Contreras, Kellie Davis
A comprehensive guide for women to build a stronger, curvier physique with a special focus on developing the gluteal muscles through scientifically-backed strength training programs.
What it’s about
Are you frustrated with workout programs that don't deliver the strong, curvy body you desire? Do you find that despite your efforts, your glutes remain flat and you feel self-conscious about your physique? "Strong Curves" pushes back against the myths that women will get bulky from lifting weights or that endless cardio is the key to a better body. Authored by Bret Contreras, famously known as "The Glute Guy," this book is the culmination of over fifteen years of dedicated research and real-world application in sculpting the female form. It provides not just exercises, but a complete system—including four distinct 12-week programs, a detailed exercise index, and a straightforward nutrition guide—all designed to build your glutes, increase your strength, and transform your entire body. Get ready to build powerful curves, gain unshakable confidence, and finally achieve the physique you've always wanted.
The through-line
- Who it’s for
- A woman who wants to improve her physique, feel more confident, and become stronger. She is often frustrated with her lack of results from conventional workout programs and may believe her body, particularly her butt, is flat, weak, or shapeless due to genetics or past experiences like childbirth.
- The problem
- Her current fitness routine of cardio and light weights is not producing the curvy, strong body she desires, especially in her glutes. She feels hopeless, self-conscious, and frustrated with her physique. She may feel weak, out of shape, and disillusioned by fitness myths that suggest she'll get bulky or that her body is 'ruined' after having children.
- The plan
- Learn the science of female anatomy and muscle growth, focusing on the glutes.
- Choose and follow one of the four detailed 12-week strength training programs (Beginner, Advanced, At-Home Bodyweight, or Glutes-Only).
- Master proper exercise form and glute activation using the detailed instructions and comprehensive exercise index.
- Implement the simple, sustainable nutrition plan to fuel muscle growth and fat loss.
- Track your progress in a training log to ensure continuous improvement and stay motivated.
- The payoff
- Achieving a stronger, leaner, and curvier physique with a noticeably rounder, perkier butt. · Gaining unshakable confidence and feeling empowered in and out of the gym. · Developing a lifelong understanding of effective training and nutrition, enabling sustained health and fitness.