Gluteus Maximus
In the practice of yoga, I often hear well meaning teachers use the cue “relax the butt” positions that require hip extension, like backbends. While I get the intention is to decrease the risk of lumbar spine compression in back bends, my question is, Does it really do that, or is it simply reinforcing a weak back body chain
After many years struggling with pain in my lower back and an avoidance of any kind of back bends, I have begun to realize, it is the mechanics themselves that were causing me problems. See the video above to gain a better understanding of the movements caused by engagement of the Gluteus Maximus, and see how firing up these muscles can decrease pain and improve your strength and range of motion.
Get Your Glutes Engaged with These Simple Steps
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