Some problems linked to weak glutes include: While the research is still inconclusive to whether prolonged sitting has a direct link to gluteal weakness or atrophy 2, we do know that when in a seated position your glutes are “stretched” (while your hamstrings and hip flexors are tightened or flexed) which is believed to cause your body to develop greater tension and muscle availability in your hamstrings and hip flexors, and less in your glutes. A big culprit that contributes to this postural dysfunction is thought to be sitting, or more specifically, the amount of time you spend in a seated position. The posture associated with Lower Cross Body Syndrome has also been linked to injuries and daily postural habits. While your phasic system consists of the “extensors”, and emerges shortly after your birth. The tonic system consists of your “flexors”, and is phylogenetically older and more dominant. Janda, the reason we have a tendency to adopt this postural imbalance pattern is because functionality muscle can be classified into two different categories: phasic and tonic. This postural issue is commonly referred to as Lower Cross Body Syndrome. The first reason is a lack of muscle recruitment.Ī common pattern of imbalances that we regularly see at BIM is tightness in the back extensor and the hip flexor musculature, coupled with deep abdominal and gluteal muscle group weaknesses. There are several reasons why your glutes may not be firing sufficiently. This lack of engagement is a deceiving symptom of Glute Amnesia, because you may not know that you’re not using your glutes until that day your lower back craps out on you, or you can’t figure out why your knees hurt. He is also Canadian.Īnother consideration, that you might not think about, is how little you may actually be using your glutes when performing glute-based exercises. Stu McGill, who is a professor of Spine Biomechanics and one of the most respected and well-versed back specialists known today. The inability to contract or activate your glutes has been termed Glute Amnesia by Dr. To quote Dan John, you are “sitting on a goldmine” and may not even know it. Your glutes are the largest, yet often most underused, muscle in your body. This post is a sequel to a blog post that I wrote last year entitled: 19 Exercises to Tone and Strengthen Your Glutes.
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