Your glutes are not just about shape or aesthetics, they are your body’s true powerhouse. These are the largest and strongest muscles you have, and they support almost every lower body movement you make. From walking and climbing stairs to running and lifting, your glutes are at the centre of it all.

But here is the problem: most people do not fully use them.

Modern life, with all its sitting and screen time, tends to switch the glutes off. This leads to compensation from the lower back, hamstrings or quads, and over time, that can mean pain, poor posture or lack of strength where you need it most.

The solution? Intentional glute activation.

Here is what to focus on :

• During every glute-focused exercise: squats, bridges, lunges. Consciously squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.
• Use that moment of contraction to build a strong mind-muscle connection. Do not just go through the motions.
• Visualise your glutes doing the work, not your lower back or thighs taking over.

This focused engagement does more than build strength. It improves coordination, protects your joints and supports your core. Yes, your glutes are part of your core system, and when they fire properly, everything above and below them works better.

So today, let your glutes lead. They are built for power, stability and performance. The more you connect with them, the stronger your whole body becomes.

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