"Glute Activation": A Big Fat Lie

[@serisingh]

The cue about the big toe is a game changer for me. If I don’t think about pushing from my big toe, I feel my hamstrings engage much more than my glutes. The only way I can get my glutes to engage more than my hamstrings is if I think about pushing from that big toe. This is so helpful. Thank you!

[@BG-eh6be]

Very interesting cuz 90% of videos on YT said to push with their heels in other to feel the glutes None of them mentioned to push with their big toes

[@serisingh]

@ pushing with my heel only activates my hamstrings more!! Idk why that is 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@BG-eh6be]

@@serisingh since when did you start to push with your big toe for glutes workout?

[@serisingh]

@ a few months ago, and I’ve seen more growth in these three months than in the past year or two with hip thrusts!

[@BG-eh6be]

@@serisingh You mean, you do hip trust pushing with your toes instead of heals made you more gains in your glutes ?

[@EyosiasHaileyesus]

bro fixed my life with this channel glad to see its growing amazingly if everyone saw this it would be a gamechanger

[@kylebanks13]

How long did it take?

[@crappyMooD]

Conor Harris literally saving my a** 😄 best channel on youtube!

[@K4R3N]

Wow half million subs, channel deserves more. Great work Conor

[@NewDarkKnight]

Squat University won't be happy if they see this title

[@mmayojr]

Dr. Aaron is brain dead. Been following him for years and his methods are so outdated. Nothing he preaches fixes things for the long-term.

[@mrgrumpycat9049]

SU is cool but in this regard I believe Conor is the one who provides the better explanation and solution

[@aperture0]

Conor gave the context. So SU isn't exactly wrong here

[@davidethierapril6571]

@@mrgrumpycat9049 I don't think Conor is giving a wrong explanation here. It's just a different context. The Theory from Gluteal Amnesia comes from Studies done by Stuart Mcgill (back pain specialist). The correct scientific term is Arthrogenic neuromusculature inhibition. Basically, all this means is pain in the hip will change your motor patterns. In this case, people will use their back extensors/hamstrings to do the hip extension because the glutes are inhibited from the pain (doesn't mean they don't activate, but they don't do their job). To test this, they induced hip pain in healthy subjects with intra-articular pressurization and documented the lower gluteal activation in standardized hip extension tests. Releasing the pressure restored the gluteal activation. This is true for any body part, if you have pain, your nervous system will inhibit your mucles to prevent further injury. You can take a look at the study here www.backfitpro.com/medical-scientific-articles/2013/[51]Freeman,S.(2013)Arthrogenic-neuromuscular-inhibition[Clin.Biomech.].pdf

[@bonkers33331]

Big difference between not working and underactive. Also, underactive (or weaker) compared to other muscles operating on a joint or area could be a REAL issue. He may have a point for some people's issues, but since we are all built basically the same there should be some basic maintenance exercise and/or stretch that will keep hips and back healthy, pain-free and functioning.

[@riccardomadini8148]

Precise indications to put the glutes in optimal condition. Big benefits for posture. Thanks, Conor

[@Posesso]

Another big fan, months already checking. I have no words to express enough admiration for the content, with the context and the wording. Thanks!!

[@landob6393]

Cool video. Suggestion: make a video in the future about common ab imbalances. For instance, overdeveloped/strong right side rectus abdominals and underdeveloped left rectus abdominals. Personally, it seems my entire right ab wall is more developed than my left 🤔

[@meekatoblerone5242]

Yeah do that plz

[@cupes2231]

I think that's probably very common especially now that u have drawn attention to it. I have same problem 😕

[@Anesthesia069]

I have forward head posture and underdeveloped glutes. I think I know the problem now!

[@kimmiele6011]

Got it. Thanks a tons for your time to make this clip, so practical 🎉❤

[@LeDogueDeBroceliande]

Glute meds are definitely a frequent issue, I get great relief from working them out

[@bmatt772727272]

How do you do that?

[@nickogden5312]

Well I don’t think anyone actually thought the glutes were firing at 0%.. they would be totally atrophied at that point. But many people could use better glutes and better glutes would improve many people’s overall condition

[@PercentFirst]

Can make some videos in the future with people already shown sway back posture doing exercise like this, looking forward to see how you deal with the compensation during the session, cuz it’s always easy to compensate for person already in problems ❤

[@kevinm7523]

I have back pain when I don't keep my quads and hamstrings, abdominal muscles adductor and abductors all evenly strong, when one muscle group is weak or another is too strong it forces my pelvis out of property alignment giving me lower back pain

[@zaraki75]

Fact, I have right glute tight and hip higher than hip , the real cause is injury in big toe Thank you so much for your information

[@createthebetterme]

Hello Connor. I've been following you for quite some time now and I really appreciate your content, thanks for that first of all! My question is, what happens if you're not able to create that point of contact of your tripod due to wearing too small shoes over a longer period of time. So having a halux valgus and a digitus quintus varus. You can observe that the profile of barefootshoes are mostly being used in between those 2 toes. The foot is is over pronated and up the chain you can observe some genu valgus and an atp with limitations in the hip in almost every movement option. Also there's a lot of compression in the rib cage and i't not able to really open up. All the best!

[@bladadupa8774]

type 2 posture ; me - easy split ..very hard transverse split - ist it possible reason?

[@janjenkinson1829]

Hey just subscribed! Excited to have found this channel. Have what is called a trendelenburg gait. Anyone out there with this problem? What exercises would you recommend? Thanking you in advance. j

[@VatoRob]

there is neuromuscular activation.... and he himselves says it " this activates it more" ...wtf is this title

[@SteveRacette-k8y]

Did I read that price right ?

[@Bear2man858]

These classes/training look very useful. I’m dealing with some issues including both knees been bone on bone advanced. Also left shoulder the same. Tag for replacement 5 years ago. Contact sports, poor training and plan over use. Having PE two different times not a replacement candidate. That said I’m working in a pool but not a lot on the ground. Do you have a program that would be appropriate for me. Thanks

[@ezkee4674]

You should get CMEs for this! 😊

[@mrdeneanon9519]

Broke my left big to several times and just can't get it back to pushing off and this have recurring and constant back and neck issues.

[@julijaerhardt3971]

I've been following and really appreciating the content for some time and then I saw the post about the "10 pounds heavy diaphragm" :o(( ... now I doubt all content ... (and very sorry about it, I was about to enrol for the course of biomechanics :o/, still looking for the biomechanics content without BS, 10 pounds heavy diaphragm and similar)

[@ekoug295]

Why every video of this guy is so interesting? 😊

[@Sheena1234ization]

When I squat it's just lumbar spine doing the work, I don't think I have "athletic" glutes, I naturally don't use my heel when walking which is annoying

[@clintiacuone1703]

Do you think about arching your back when you squat?

[@Sheena1234ization]

@@clintiacuone1703 I try to keep spine neutral, but near the bottom of the squat, I feel pressure in the lumbar spine

[@shoa4566]

Butt, butt, butt, how could that be!?

[@var309]

Conor - my right foot is flat and my right toe doesn’t have good contact with the ground. The ball of the toe is elevated and the toe is too mobile. This has weakened my glute as my toe can’t ’push off very well’. What can I do ?

[@hana-chan5213]

Same problem for me....

[@MMGDres]

@@hana-chan5213most people with imbalances is the same, the pattern is very common in people but easy to fix it’s just about raising body awareness while remaining relaxed , if you tense you will release stress and make your pelvis tighten up more

[@johnp5606]

Connor, do you think FHP causes or contributes to nerve irritation or compression leading to numbness or tingling in arms or hands? If so can you include your views in another video?

[@linking17733]

Fantastic video 🎉

[@nikkidavis28]

Is there a payment plan for the early bird? I really would love to do the program, but I would need a payment plan. Also what time are the live classes going to be held? That's really important to be.

[@conorharris]

Yes, there is: www.conorharris.com/offers/rrHw3jY2 As for the times, they will be held at 10 am PST Tuesday and Thursday. But everything is recorded and shared the same day and you’ll have indefinite access to all materials :)

[@nikkidavis28]

@conorharris signed up this morning! Thanks! 👍🏽

[@nikkidavis28]

@conorharris 10am for how long? I may have to rearrange my work schedule to make the live ones because I learn SO much better in a live class (better accountability).

[@BG-eh6be]

What do you think when people said that they starting to see results when they start to activate their glutes with exercices?

[@manas6501]

We have to start muscle imabalance correction excercises from top to bottom of body or bottom to top of body for different imbalanced muscles?

[@DescartesDooley]

ive been doing balance board work to activate and develop my whole core, plus the typical planks and birddogs etc. it has been very useful in my back pain journey. I also enjoy the benefits of much better balance

[@Sheena1234ization]

Physio types would tend to say it all starts with the feet, so bottom up I would say

[@sneeuwballa]

Middle out. From the hip/low back/core outwards

[@manas6501]

I recently watched nolan beacuse i have a lazy eye in my left and excercises were not much effective for me day by day he said it the issue with brain and eye not the posture your eye and brain create 2 different images one blurry with left and more sharp and fine with right thats what create muscle imabalance commonly rib flayer on left drop arch or flat fet on right right rounded shoulder and left back ward shoulder with tight traps he also said teeth positioning and toungue many things matter i know many of them body related issue have no connection with this channel but mostly a doctor takes this issue in its range and target specif portion of what is is well known with he will put glasses and same you are doing just sharing your knowledge nothing more what these problems need try to gather more info and share with uss it will be different and the content totally new with problems and how it occurs Will be on more pratical and there can be multiple roads for a same spot

[@Sheena1234ization]

@@manas6501 That's interesting, my right eye has an astigmatism with the eyelid more droopy than the left. Surely this doesn't affect your whole body posture? My right side is stronger

[@sheilasmith1109]

SO,.. what about people with Hallux Valgus, aka a Bunion with severe, lateral deviation of the BIG TOE and some with several affected toes?... What do you suggest for people with this issue? I hope you will address this common physical issue, because my PT is telling me its what you're contra- indicating. How do We push off a toe that can't perform?Thanks for addressing my question!💖

[@MrGheller]

Where are you located? I have a situation that hasn't been properly diagnosed nor treated in 5 years...and I have gone to so many doctors.

[@MMGDres]

Have you been in some pain for the past couple years on and off?

[@MrGheller]

@MMGDres Do you work with Conor Harris?

[@MMGDres]

@@MrGheller no but I’ve been down the rabbit hole of imbalances and chronic pain for about 2 years

[@MrGheller]

@MMGDres I understand.

[@MMGDres]

@@MrGheller the biggest tip is give you is focus on your mind muscle connection with your toes and learn how to pull the big toe straight with the muscles, over practice it will correct bunion and align the hips and body

[@El_Remolino19]

Bro, didn’t you have hella videos about underactive/inhibited glutes? What’s sort of pivot is this?

[@chancestreetman8314]

I keep having back pain from deadlifts and squats. My form is good and I've tried different things. I started to concentrate on my glutes during squats and deadlifts exercises and I don't think they are activating which might be leading to the back pain. Do you have some exercises that could help with glute activation during squats or deadlifts?

[@tittat9351]

Glute bridges with pelvic tilted forward. When you go down, your lower back should touch the floor as well. Do this as warmup.

[@PhereNicae1]

wow the second image with the person with their butt "taken in" underneath their spine is just like me,,,,gosh

[@EyreEver]

How come strengthening my glutes and their use has immediately helped my knees?

[@kalyatigris]

I'd guess because the glutes are tied into your hip alignment, which has affect on your knees 😊

[@tittat9351]

Alot of kneepain is due to weak glutes and hips.

[@mirana3967]

74 yr old. Every prolapse! Doing glute strengthening. I'm off knee surgery list. You are only one with this idea. Thx. , but NO THANKS. 👹🤯🤯🤯🥴

[@cfcsk2996]

Im gonna need an explanation for the price of that course 😮😮😮

[@manas6501]

I recently watched neal hallinal beacuse i have a lazy eye in my left and excercises were not much effective for me day by day he said it the issue with brain and eye not the posture your eye and brain create 2 different images one blurry with left and more sharp and fine with right thats what create muscle imabalance commonly rib flayer on left drop arch or flat fet on right right rounded shoulder and left back ward shoulder with tight traps he also said teeth positioning and toungue many things matter i know many of them body related issue have no connection with this channel but mostly a doctor takes this issue in its range and target specif portion of what is is well known with he will put glasses and same you are doing just sharing your knowledge nothing more what these problems need try to gather more info and share with uss it will be different and the content totally new with problems and how it occurs Will be on more pratical and there can be multiple roads for a same spot

[@SolomonDaini]

Hey, Where did you get this information

[@manas6501]

@SolomonDaini neal hallinan

[@vladg233]

You need to learn english before writing comments mate😂

[@manas6501]

@vladg233 you speak eng beacause it is the only language you know i speak eng because it is the only language you know better to mind yourself and if you find any of my point confuising and you couldn't understand them then let me know may be i can explain it more bwtter eng is just a way of communication

[@mackiehornsby]

You certainly know your shit Conny. If I had a lazy few bob prolly take that course all the gems gleaned from channels like yours, Neals, well meaning P.Ts on You tube. Like taking self defense class again in my youth who is the real grass hopper? Do I focus on the finger or the moon and all its heavenly glory? Bruce lee

[@JosieStev]

I have the dreaded menopause butt. After 4 years of Booty Barre and Pilates, Lockdown and menopause happened 😢

[@jwo1998]

Time to get back to barre and Pilates! Never too late.

[@derdummeasi]

900 dollars ? Lmao.

[@spartanxlv]

Big *Phat Lie

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Click bait illogical title. Who is saying "glutes aren't working?" Come on man.

[@JohnDoe-z2r]

You're kidding, right? This is aimed at geriatrics. Must be

[@mmayojr]

Please dont be ignorant in thinking you actually know what's going on here lol. Your comment says it all.

[@Gazzaroo]

What does Stuart Mcgill know eh? Your credentials far outweigh his 😂

[@cupes2231]

Stick with Connor. I've had more successes with feldenkrais and Alexander technique and Connor than the standard physical therapist, biokineticist etc. It's a neural problem. Not a biomechanical problem in most cases.

[@jorgedangelo3331]

❤❤❤👏🌎🇦🇷

[@carl9901]

:O

[@ekoug295]

Why every video of this guy is so interesting? 😊