Dead butt syndrome occurs when the gluteus medius stops firing due to unuse or sitting all day. Here are 5 exercises to help activate your glutes right now.

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Why your glutes matter for posture and movement Your glutes aren’t just one muscle: They are a group of three gluteal muscles called gluteus maximus, medius and minimus. Together, they give ...

The gluteus medius, located on the outside of your hip, is crucial for stabilizing your pelvis when you walk, run or stand on one leg. The gluteus minimus sits beneath the medius and attaches ...

Why your glutes matter for posture and movement Your glutes aren’t just one muscle: They are a group of three gluteal muscles called gluteus maximus, medius and minimus. Together, they give ...

According to physical therapist Tom Williams at Activ8rehab, the culprit could be your gluteus medius —one of the three muscles in your buttocks—located on the outside of your pelvis. It’s common for ...

How to: Stand as close to a table, box (or your bed) as you can. Lift your left left up with your knee bent, so your leg forms a 90-degree angle, and rest your knee and ankle on the bed or table ...

Why it works: This exercise works the gluteus medius, which is the main muscle that stabilizes our hips as we run. Steady hips mean the knees don’t fall inward, leading to more stress.

If you feel any sharp pain while doing any gluteus medius exercise, stop immediately and contact your physician or physical therapist if it doesn’t go away or gets worse.