Are your glutes working too hard or not enough?
Glutes: Isolate, Activate, Strengthen
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2m 25s
Exclusive routine from HIT RESET: Revolutionary Yoga for Athletes!
The fact is, glute max is the boss of your push-off — the action of moving your body forward — in all physical pursuits... Use this self-test from HIT RESET to assess and correct your glute engagement, and learn more in the Wake Up Your Butt Chapter of HIT RESET.
- Focus: injury prevention, balance
- Key muscles: hips
- When: ongoing self-assessment
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