Lunges are a basic lower body exercise that targets the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. It’s also a compound exercise that works more than one muscle group at the same time and excellent exercise for improving functionality. But there’s one variation of lunges that offers unique benefits, the walking lunge. Find out how they can upgrade your workout!
How low do you squat? If you’re trying to build glute strength or hypertrophy your bottom line, you might wonder whether deep squats offer an advantage over parallel squats. Here’s what science says about squat depth and glute activation.
When your workout time is limited, multi-tasking comes in handy. For example, you need to do cardio but would also like to get your glutes involved. What are the best cardio exercises for doing that? Here are six to try.
Who doesn’t want firm, more defined glutes? The way to get them is through strength training. Some people focus on using heavy weights and low reps. However, that approach might be too limiting if you want to maximize glute hypertrophy. Here’s why.
We all can benefit from some sort of cardio. But what if your goal is to shape and define your glutes? Are some types of cardio better for your bottom line than others? Here’s what you should know about cardiovascular exercise and what type is best for defining your glutes.
Trying to wake up your glutes? Here are some simple tweaks you can make to the exercises you already do to make your glutes work harder. Get ready for a stronger, more defined bottom line
Can lunges help you get stronger, shapelier buttocks? Find out how effective lunges are for the booty and which variations are best for shaping your backside.
Have you had a hamstring strains in the past? Hamstring strains are often slow to heal and have a tendency to recur. Let’s look at what predisposes to hamstring muscle injuries and what you can do to lower your risk.
Deadlifts and their variations are a total body exercise that burns calories as they build strength, particularly in the back. But what if you’re trying to shape your buttocks? Does the conventional deadlift activate the glutes more or does a Romanian deadlift? Here’s what an EMG study showed.
Are you doing hip thrusts? It’s the ultimate hip extension exercise. If you’re trying to get stronger glutes, this is one exercise that should be part of your glute routine. Here’s why.
How effectively are you training your glutes? Small changes to how you train can have a big impact on glute development. Here are five tips that will help you get more out of your glute training.
What exercises do you do for your glutes? There’s one compound exercise that you’re probably not doing – but should be. Find out what it is.
