Article by Carissa Alinat, PhDc, MSN, ARNP-BC
CEO & Founder of Origin Weight Loss LLC
Author of The French Paleo Burn
support@originweightloss.com
Why everything you know about training your body’s LARGEST muscle for greater shape, power, strength, and long-term health is WRONG…?
(HINT: if you’re still doing squats and lunges it’s time to STOP!)
As you probably know our butt muscles (glutes) are composed of 3 main muscles called the gluteus maximum, gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus. The glutes are a vital muscle group and most people have very weak glutes, mostly because of sitting. We commonly call that "dead butt syndrome"!
People think they can strengthen their glutes and grow their booty by doing exercises that target the glutes.
The problem is that most people have inhibited glute muscles that are not firing properly due to a lack of mobility in other areas.
The Laws of Reciprocal Inhibition states the following:
"Joints are controlled by two opposing sets of muscles, extensors & flexors, which must work in synchrony for smooth movement."
This basically means that you have to restore the opposing muscle groups to their full length before you'll be able to fully contract and fire your glutes.
There's a lot more to it than just "strengthening" your glutes.
If you mess this up it can lead to all kinds of problems like patellar syndrome, IT band syndrome, shin splints, feet & gait issues, tight lats that pull on your scapula and can mess up your posture.
Glutes really are vital to movement.
Functional Movement Coach Brian Klepacki shows you how to take care of your glutes so you can reach your full strength potential while avoiding injury and grow the muscles at the same time.
Unlock Your Glutes & Grow Your Glute Muscles
The page also includes the very best, EASIEST exercises for your glutes.
To Your Great Health,
The Street Articles Team
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