It’s a rather cheeky nickname but “dead butt syndrome” is a real thing. And it can cause real problems. No ifs, ands or buts about that. “Dead butt syndrome” is the nickname for gluteal amnesia. Your ...

Regardless of whether you're a runner, skier, or climber, you're likely overlooking a key muscle in your training: the gluteus medius. Located within the gluteal muscle group, alongside your gluteus ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For the largest muscle group in the body, glutes get relatively ...

The gluteus medius is the often-overlooked 'sidekick' to the gluteus maximus, the largest of the three muscles that make up the buttocks. The gluteus medius runs along the outer edge of the buttocks, ...

A gluteus tear occurs when one of the tendons that holds your gluteal muscles and bones together partially or completely tears. Your gluteal muscles start at your buttocks and wrap around to the side ...

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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Stop snickering—butt ...

As runners, we're often told we need to strengthen our glutes – and often by the physio when we’re injured. But why? What are the glutes actually doing when we run? And can glute bridges help? The ...