Lunges are an excellent exercise to stretch and develop the Quadriceps, the Hamstrings and the Glutes as well as the muscles of the hips. How to do: 1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder width apart. 2. Take a 2-3 foot step forward. Once the stepping foot is planted, the upper body and the front knee should not move forward during the lowering and raising of … [Read more...] about Glutes Lunges
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Glutes Squats
This is the most popular exercise to develop the upper leg. It works the Quadriceps (thighs), the Hamstrings (back of leg) and the Gluteus Maximus (butt). The drawback to the Squat is that the main development occurs in the early part of the rise and that it never truly works the highly important vastus medialis muscle. How to do: 1. Get in a comfortable upright stance … [Read more...] about Glutes Squats
Glutes Good Mornings
This exercise helps strengthen and shape the muscles of the upper hamstrings, the lower back and the gluts. How to do: 1. Stand upright with a barbell on your shoulders. Your feet should be shoulder width apart and your hands wider to grip the balance the weight. 2. Your knees can be slightly bent and your back should be arched slightly. 3. Inhale, hold your … [Read more...] about Glutes Good Mornings
Glutes Stiff Legged Deadlift
This is an excellent exercise for the hamstrings, glutes and lower back when performed properly. When performed improperly, however, it can cause lower back pain and injury. How to do: 1. Stand with a narrow stance, legs, and upper body straight. 2. Slowly bend over until your back is parallel to the floor. 3. Grip a barbell on the floor. Your hands should be … [Read more...] about Glutes Stiff Legged Deadlift
Glutes Glute Ham Raises
This exercise is a very innovative one that works the hamstrings and glutes How to do: 1. Position yourself on a Glut-Ham Chair or Roman Hyperextension Bench facedown with the back of your ankles tucked under the foot pads. 2. The mid part of your thighs should be resting on the rounded part of the seat. 3. Lower your trunk until your the top of your head is … [Read more...] about Glutes Glute Ham Raises