You've probably heard a personal trainer or group workout instructor say, "activate your glutes" at some point in a sweat session. But what does that phrase actually mean–and how do you even activate ...

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Training your glutes doesn’t always have to revolve around heavy lifting. You can sculpt lower-body muscle and build strength ...

Stop neglecting your imbalances. By making the versatile, powerful lunge a staple of your training, you are not just building stronger glutes—you are actively fixing structural weaknesses, preventing ...

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A strong core means a stronger lower back. But that doesn’t mean you don’t target your lower back specifically during workouts. And top among exercises for this region is the lower back extension.

Your glutes are the muscles that make up your buttocks area. Keeping these muscles strong helps stabilize your hips, knees, and lower back. Exercises that target your glutes, such as lunges, squats, ...

For many people, squats are a go-to exercise to build a strong butt. Squats are an excellent functional movement, meaning they can help make day-to-day movements like bending and lifting easier.

Instructions: Starting with the first move, complete as many reps as possible for 40 seconds while maintaining proper form. Then rest for 20 seconds as you prepare for the next exercise. Repeat this ...