Weak gluteal muscles can lead to what Dr Charlotte Ganderton describes as a teapot-style gait, where people tilt their upper body from side to side over their hip as they walk.

Sitting for prolonged periods is can cause “dead butt syndrome," or gluteal amnesia, according to health experts. Here's how to know if you have it, and how to treat and prevent it.

All muscles in the human body fit into one of three types or categories: "skeletal, smooth, and cardiac," explains Eric Hegedus, PT, PhD, a professor of rehabilitation sciences at Tufts University ...

Strong, functional gluteal muscles can help us avoid and recover from injury in our lower back, hips, knees, and ankles. Here's what the experts recommend, even when you're short on time ...

You should feel the burn in the outer gluteal muscles of the standing leg. Start with a 5-10-second hold, repeating this 6-8 times. The aim is to get to 30-40 seconds, repeating this 3 times.

Why your glutes matter for posture and movement Your glutes aren’t just one muscle: They are a group of three gluteal muscles called gluteus maximus, medius and minimus.

Known for being one of the largest muscle groups in the body, the gluteal muscles drive everyday movements like running, jumping and lifting. They also help us sit, stand and walk with ease.

Rather than isolating your glutes, the four exercises below also target other lower body muscles, including your hip flexors, quads, hamstrings and calves, making them effective compound exercises.

Dr. Kolba said if you regularly sit for more than two to three hours at a stretch, you’ve probably experienced some degree of gluteal amnesia. The simplest test is to stand on one leg, letting ...