By Marcus Morgan, M.Ed., CPT Fitness Professional & Workout Planner
For Men and Women...No Surprises!
There's been a serious craze about having a "bigger butt "or having more pronounced "hip dips". But despite the physical appearance and the associated attraction, or the strength you try to to obtain for heavier lifts, a strong butt does wonders for your health.
The gluteus maximus, also known as the buttocks (butt), is the muscle located at the backside of your body, at hip level. It's purpose is to pull the hips and the torso backwards. In different cultures it varies in its fullness, shape, and protrusion (how much it sticks outwards), but it serves the same purpose in all bodies.
Why would you want a stronger butt?
Having a stronger butt can assist in proper lifting technique at home or the grocery store, in addition to lifting heavier or longer due to the proper contraction of the butt. Walking up stairs can be a piece of cake, when a strong butt helps pull your body upwards. Do you need to do more lunges? Try doing back squats or dumbbell squats to strengthen your butt—eventually you will be able to go longer and lunge deeper.
What are some good exercises that can develop a stronger butt?
Here are a few exercises that can help you develop a stronger rear end (for health sakes)! Place these exercises into your current workout or choose some to do consistently on leg day. Men, if you object to the style of some of the exercises below, pick the exercises that you can move heavier weight. There are YouTube video links attached to learn the movements.
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