How to adjust your squat to make it more natural for your hip anatomy The deep squat is arguably one of the most fundamental and primal movement patterns. It engages multiple muscle groups at once, making it an efficient full body exercise with a lot of carryover to everyday performance and requires adequate hip range…
Stretching for Relief: The Couch Stretch and Piriformis Stretch If you’ve been dealing with persistent lower back or hip pain, incorporating targeted stretches into your routine can help alleviate discomfort and improve mobility. Two stretches in particular, the couch stretch and the piriformis stretch, are excellent for addressing tightness in the hip flexors and glutes,…
Why the sumo deadlift may be an essential option for those that can’t deadlift without pain The sumo deadlift. It’s cheating, right? With its wide stance and turned out toes, it is often considered a controversial variation to the conventional deadlift. While it is a legitimate and effective means of training a long list of…
How to reverse engineer your pelvis for less chronic pain Understanding Anterior Pelvic Tilt (APT) Anterior pelvic tilt is one of the most common postural imbalances where the front of the pelvis tilts forward and the back of the pelvis tilts upward. This misalignment puts the lumbar spine into excessive extension and compresses the spine. …
A Minimalist’s Training Plan to Build Amazing Glutes Are you all about the butt? Glute training has become popular. Probably more for aesthetic reasons than for the health benefits but that’s ok. I’m glad the glutes are finally getting the attention they deserve. When it comes to maintaining a strong, healthy body, your focus needs…
A very simple leg exercise you can do anywhere to equalize leg strength and improve back and hip pain as well Do you want a very simple leg exercise that you can do anywhere to increase quad size, improve knee health and boost athletic performance? I’m going to assume your answer is “hell yeah!” because…
the gluteus maximus is important in stabilizing the lower back and sacroiliac joint, and its impact on overall athletic ability. Glute dysfunction, often caused by tight hip flexors and limited hip external rotation due to prolonged sitting, can lead to chronic joint pain. The article suggests corrective exercises like the couch stretch and piriformis stretch to improve hip flexibility. It also outlines strength training exercises such as barbell hip thrusts, sumo deadlifts, good mornings, and booty band back squats to activate and strengthen the glutes, promoting spinal health and preventing lower back pain. Proper glute training is emphasized as crucial for overall well-being and injury prevention.
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