Most of us spend long periods of time sitting down, and that’s true now more than ever. But it can lead to your glutes getting weak, which will cause all sorts of imbalances in your muscles.

Research shows that glutes are extremely important for activities of daily living, explosive movements, and the stability of many joints in the body. In addition, glutes serve two important functions: stabilisation and mobilisation. They produce force and power for movements, as well as control said movements within the functional range of motion.

“Remember: the glutes are the largest muscle in our bodies. You need to pay them attention,” says Emma Obayuvana, Strong Women ambassador. “If your glutes are weak, that can translate across your whole body.”

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