Why Men Should Train Their Glutes

Man doing squats
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With training men tend to focus on their arms, neglecting their legs and glutes. While women are all about booty gains, men often forget to train them. But well-developed glutes protect your knees, hips, and lower-back both inside and outside of the gym. Here’s why men should focus on training their glutes and how it can improve all aspects of their life.

Everyday Life

Many people work a 9-5 desk job and sitting all day, tightens your hip flexers and leads to weak glutes. Strong glutes stabilize your pelvis, supporting your spine and alleviating back pain, which happens from leading a sedentary life.

Running

When you’re running, hip extensions allow you to explode off the ground, lengthening your stride and pushing you further with each step. Chances are you won’t come across a sprinter with a small butt.

Jumping

If you’re trying to jump higher, explosive, powerful hips react with your ankles and knees, propelling you upward. This is all fueled by a strong glute contraction.

Weight Training

In weight training for squats and deadlifts, the final motion happens when your pelvis shifts into a neutral position. If you’re having trouble exploding for the final motion, squeeze your glutes harder. Wait for the magic to happen.