The Gluteus Maximus!

Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, weight lifter, boxer or just your average Joe who pops down the gym 4 times a week; strong Glutes is the key to a high performing, injury free existence.

The Glutes are not only the heaviest muscle in the body, but they play a key role in the extension and rotation of the hip joint. Without your Glutes you wouldn’t be able to walk! This is a huge indicator of how important they are, and hints at the enormity of the consequences if we neglect them…

Lots of strength work and lots of stretching has definitely proved successful in the work I have done with my clients and is thus the best way to preserve your bum and reduce injury…

Being the heaviest and one of the largest muscles in the body it takes hard work to sculpt, and hard work to strengthen. Next week I will be giving a taster workout to start shaping and carving a bootilicious butt…

Pictures 1 - 2 Technique for Glute Stretch

You will need right angles at both knee joints and at the hips so that your hips, knees and ankles remain in alignment. Lean your body over the leg infront making sure that you don't lean too far over one side. You should straight away feel a stretch around your Gluteal area. In order for the stretch to be effective you need to take the stretch to a point of mild discomfort, but never force it. Always stretch gently, and use the out breath to assist as you actually stretch the muscle.