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The unexpected consequence of too much sitting The negatives of a sedentary lifestyle are widely known
One issue that doesn't get mentioned enough is GLUTEAL AMNESIA, also known as the "dead butt syndrome".
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GLUTEAL AMNESIA, also known as the "dead butt syndrome" simply means:
Your gluteal muscles have been "unused" for so long that they now fail to activate whenever your body needs them to
GLUTEAL AMNESIA, also known as the "dead butt syndrome" simply means:
Your gluteal muscles have been "unused" for so long that they now fail to activate whenever your body needs them to
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Role of the Glutes:
Play a major role in the way our body moves
Not just there for aesthetics
Crucial for keeping our torsos upright, moving/rotating of the thighs & walking/running
Role of the Glutes:
Play a major role in the way our body moves Not just there for aesthetics Crucial for keeping our torsos upright, moving/rotating of the thighs & walking/running
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GLUTEAL AMNESIA
Glutes get so weak that they forget to activate
Consequence: Other muscles need to compensate - such as your lower back muscles or hip flexors
This can cause all sorts of problems such as lower back pain, knee pain & poor posture
GLUTEAL AMNESIA
Glutes get so weak that they forget to activate Consequence: Other muscles need to compensate - such as your lower back muscles or hip flexors This can cause all sorts of problems such as lower back pain, knee pain & poor posture
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How do you know if you suffer from the "dead butt syndrome"?
Glute amnesia can vary in severity
Here's a simple test:
Do 10 glute bridges (video )
If you feel them more in your quads or hammies than in your glutes, you know you have some work to do.
How do you know if you suffer from the "dead butt syndrome"?
Glute amnesia can vary in severityHere's a simple test:
Do 10 glute bridges (video )If you feel them more in your quads or hammies than in your glutes, you know you have some work to do.
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What can you do about it?
1. Choosing the right exercises
Get off your butt (pun totally intended) & start focusing on your glute training
Exercises like the squat, the deadlift & hip thrust are on top of the list
What can you do about it?
1. Choosing the right exercises
Get off your butt (pun totally intended) & start focusing on your glute training Exercises like the squat, the deadlift & hip thrust are on top of the list
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A personal fave to target the area is Bulgarian split squat
Adding a loop band to your exercises can provide additional resistance & engage your glutes better
Give this a read for bodyweight glute exercises https://www.workoutfrolic.com/the-best-bodyweight-glute-exercises
A personal fave to target the area is Bulgarian split squat Adding a loop band to your exercises can provide additional resistance & engage your glutes betterGive this a read for bodyweight glute exercises
https://www.workoutfrolic.com/the-best-bodyweight-glute-exercises
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When you're doing these exercise:
- remember to focus on that mind-muscle connection
- slow down the movement
- try to engage the right muscles
Give this a read for weighted glute exercises https://www.workoutfrolic.com/top8-glute-exercises/
When you're doing these exercise: - remember to focus on that mind-muscle connection
- slow down the movement
- try to engage the right muscles
Give this a read for weighted glute exercises
https://www.workoutfrolic.com/top8-glute-exercises/
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What can you do about it?
2. Less sitting
Reduce sitting time
Make it a point to get up at least every hour or so & move a bit
Think about investing in a standing desk
Include more walks in your daily routine. It'll benefit you in many ways
What can you do about it?
2. Less sitting
Reduce sitting time Make it a point to get up at least every hour or so & move a bit Think about investing in a standing desk Include more walks in your daily routine. It'll benefit you in many ways
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