Strong Glutes Your Functional Advantage!
Dr. Brian Abelson DC.
Dr. of Chiropractic, International Best Selling Author, Motion Specific Release (MSR) Developer, Evidence based.
Did you ever think about why our gluteal muscles, especially our gluteus maximus muscle, evolved into such a large strong muscle as compared to other animals? The answer is quite simple, and it has to do with our bipedal locomotive system. We stand on two legs!
Because we walk on two legs instead of four we need strong, power gluteal muscles for optimum function. Without strong activated gluteal muscles we lose a lot of our core stability and run the risk of multiple injuries. Injuries related to weak gluteal muscles involve the back, hips and include the entire lower extremity (knees, ankles and feet). To Read the rest of the article Click Here!
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Personal Trainer
4 年Weak / inhibited glutei are a major contributor to low back pain.
Chiropractor/President at Seneca Chiropractic & Family Wellness, PC
4 年Great article. Very relevant information on an important muscle