How Hudson Williams Sculpted the Viral “Heated Rivalry” Glutes
When Heated Rivalry exploded across social media, fans weren’t just talking about the story — they were obsessing over the bodies of its hockey players, especially the jaw-dropping glutes of Hudson Williams’ character, Shane Hollander. Vogue
Williams knew stepping into the role meant more than showing up in good shape. It demanded a transformation. Shortly after landing the part, he completely revamped both his diet and workout routine to build the muscular, sculpted backside that’s become a defining look of the show. Vogue
Why the Glutes Became a Focus
Hudson says the desire to develop what fans now call a “Heated Rivalry ass” was intentional — and necessary for the role. Early on, seeing co-star Connor Storrie’s muscular physique motivated him to push harder. He increased his protein intake significantly and added calorie-dense lean meats like ground beef and chicken thighs to fuel new muscle growth. Vogue
He also pushed his training frequency to six days a week while taking extra hockey lessons, letting his routines revolve around both skill work and muscle shaping. Vogue
Core Glutes Moves Williams Credits for Growth
Williams highlights a mix of machine work and traditional strength training that helped build his posterior:
- Pitt Shark Machine: A specialty glutes machine that isolates and overloads the butt muscles without straining the back — Williams calls it a game changer. Vogue
- Weighted Hip Thrusts: One of his staples for building size and strength in the glutes. Vogue
- Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs): Essential for targeting the lower part of the glute muscles along with the hamstrings. Vogue
He also recommends including banded walks and abductor exercises to grow glute muscles outward, not just lengthwise. Vogue
A Regret — and a Look Ahead
Despite achieving noticeable glute gains, Williams admits one regret: he wishes he had started training sooner. The first shower scene in Heated Rivalry was filmed before his routine had fully kicked in, leaving him feeling like he missed a chance to show off his progress behind the scenes. He jokes that he plans to “really show it off in season two.” Vogue
Takeaways for Your Own Glutes Workouts
While fans have taken to gyms to chase similar results, Williams’ experience highlights some key principles:
- Consistency is critical — frequent strength work pays off. Vogue
- Nutrition supports muscle growth; high protein and calorie adequacy matter. Vogue
- Targeted exercises like hip thrusts and deadlifts are proven builders of glute strength and size. uk.style.yahoo.com
Whether you’re inspired by the show or just curious how celebrities train, Williams’ approach offers a realistic roadmap to sculpted glutes
