“It’s hugely important,” she says. “If they have weak glutes, potentially it’s causing strain in other areas of their bodies, ...

How to do it: Grab a mini-band or tie a loose, flat resistance band into a loop that's about a foot across. Wrap the band around both legs just above your knees. Lie on your side, knees bent. With ...

Llañez, PT, DPT, the site coordinator for clinical education and a physical therapist at El Paso Physical Therapy Services, says that glute tightness can also stem from muscle weakness.

A weak gluteus medius can mean the alignment of the legs is lost, leading to imbalanced use of other muscles and stress on the joints – typically in the knees or ankles, which can lead to ...

You don’t need to run – this full-body dumbbell workout burns fat, builds muscle and boosts your cardio health ...

Solution: Incorporate hip mobility drills into your pre-workout routine. Weak glute muscles can cause hip flexors to become tight, leading to stiffness. Tip: Ensure proper glute activation during ...

Studies show that there’s a link between a lack of glute strength and lower back pain – a 2019 analysis by the University of Newcastle concluded that “weakness of the gluteus medius results ...