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We rely on ourglutesfor a lot of things.
Katie Thompson
“Strong glutes relates to a strong andhealthy lower back,” he says.
It begins with three moves to activate the glutes using a resistance band.
But these other muscles are just as important for supporting areas like thehipsand lower back.
“it’s crucial that you visualize the area being worked.
Focus on one rep at a time rather then rushing through the movement,” he adds.
Another easy way to engage and work the butt?
Saladino calls this the “tension technique.”
He adds: “Every movement can turn into a glute exercise if you squeeze that area.”
That’s all the convincing we need.
Glute activation
You’ll need a looped resistance band here.
This is called a tension technique, and it creates firmness in the body," he says.
