Description

Do you do enough butt stuff? That’s what Rachael and Kelsea want to know today. Taking care of your glutes isn’t just an aesthetic choice either – your gluteal muscles are a very important muscle group that can really affect how you do some of the most basic things. Listen in to learn the things you should know about the posterior chain, where glute imbalances lie, and how to know if you’re struggling with this muscle group.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

• Why you need to do butt stuff
• When your glutes are important
• The posterior chain
• The responsibilities of your glutes
• Where the imbalances lie
• The IT band
• What happens when you don’t engage your glute muscles and your core
• How you can know if you’re struggling with your glutes
• How to activate your glutes
• Why you need variety in your exercises
• Movements you should be doing
• Strength imbalances
• Dead butt (gluteal atrophy)
  

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