How To Activate Your Glutes | Strength And Conditioning For Your Gluteal Muscles

[@VE3RGO]

#GTNhack you can use old intertubes for resistance bands. Pro Tip remove the valve stem first!

[@barryfield9300]

That's what I use Stu. I go for the wider mtn bike tube with no slime.

[@gtn]

Nice hack Stuart!

[@Newfh]

Thanks! Super exercises. I never thought to do them before a run.

[@mmanoob1592]

ATTENTION, If you have gluteal tendinopathy , make sure you don't do these exercises at first. Make sure there is no pain in the area and then start doing some isometric strenght exercises at first and slowly progress to the ones shown in the video.

[@markking8801]

How do I re-engage glutes during a race sometimes mine switch off so how do I re-engage glutes

[@MattDion]

Extremely timely for me, as I just started having a mild IT band issue. I am literally sitting here waiting for my GTN shirt to come out of the dryer so I can head to the gym. Some of these exercises were already on my list, but I just noted down a few more to work in. Thanks!

[@gtn]

Glad the video if helpful Matt! Hope you had a great gym session testing out the exercises!

[@MattDion]

I did, although I got some funny looks during the Band Walks. Oh well, haters gonna hate.

[@1dree1]

hi Matt - could you solve your problem over those months? I am working on the same issue by glute activation and strengthening :) seems to help so far but it's not fully over yet

[@akramhassan252]

No more any test to know that is my gluts working in swim 🏊‍♀️?

[@lisapet160]

Gorgeous illustration with gorgeous glutes. "Activation" - yes, it's the key word. From my most recent and very limited experience, running with tired quads helps you to watching your technique and your brain to engaging glutes: "neuro muscular coordination" is not just a set of impressive words. And I am not talking "briks", I am talking about cross-training.

[@ryandowney5798]

Next on GTN, "How to get your ass in gear: Motivating strategies for all you bums".

[@paulreynolds7945]

Excellent explanation and viewing perspective to learn the proper positions. How frequently are the exercises to be done? Every other day? Every three days? etc. Thanks.

[@aroundandround]

I think the teal shoes starting 1:15 are On Cloudflow and the purple shoes with speed laces in most of the video are just plain Cloud, On’s urban walking shoe line that also makes for fine home or gym wear.

[@hadiishaq8241]

Itbiyt r.

[@aroundandround]

@@hadiishaq8241 I know right? Tryibdei ih u!

[@InquisitiveMind23]

Wow, this is quite comprehensive and informative. Someone is not screaming their heads off. Thanks a lot.

[@Ainttrippin]

Would have liked to see triathletes encouraged to get stronger. It's super easy to get stronger without getting heavier; I show up to events and see so many high level athletes with terrible physiques because they act allergic to weight training.

[@James-yy4vl]

Chosen Two they beat you though don’t they

[@ChivasBarcelonaMex]

@@James-yy4vl but do they beat life though, do they? I'm speaking rubbish but Chosen Two has a point. Muscles can be strengthened and should because athleticism can only go so far.

[@James-yy4vl]

ChiefBroccoli I agree, being strong is important to avoid injury in triathlon and general life. But chosen two was talking about “terrible physiques” as if looking better has any bearing.

[@jlowhighlow]

I really appreciate this vid. Have had a hip issue for a while and the test you show at the start has opened my eyes a bit about how I walk and stand. Hopefully, some practice firing my glutes more will help clear it up!

[@gtn]

Let us know if these exercises help!

[@steevoridgeline]

☀️🙏🏻👍🏻 thanks

[@kathyhickey2773]

Thank you, very useful info, you just talk a bit to fast 😊

[@newt2120]

i must be high on caffeine, because to me she was talking too slowly

[@bengt_axle]

Very unique shoe lacing. Excellent demos and explanations.

[@brianbogosian5845]

Thanks for correcting my form, I was doing these glute backwards.

[@janosik4984]

From my experience as amateur runner who is just starting the key is the stretching, because it lets the muscles work at full range, second is the muscle strength because it lets to keep proper silhouette and run technically ok. And that the foundation to start running drill.

[@andylin5359]

I'm trying to convince a friend to start using her glutes when cycling. But this video didn't explain too much on why we should?

[@aroundandround]

What computer are you wearing on your wrist?

[@unboundfull]

do you recommend to do this before or after running.

[@Sunnykhutan]

Thank you heather. Brilliant video. Missed 😊🙂

[@maxinefrancis1896]

What about strengthen on glute

[@garyknight8616]

Great video. Lots to try out. Thank you

[@toby1375]

Excellent information!

[@gtn]

Thanks Toby!

[@bulentkamali]

I am a fan of Heather.

[@atlosass]

Great video--very helpful. I've definitely struggled with this! It's amazing how many injuries can cascade from weak posterior muscles. Is the larger issue the imbalance in muscle strength that develops between the front side (quads) and the rear side (glutes & hammies)? Is it something about swim/bike/run the causes this?

[@heatherfell_oly]

Hi Anthony, great to hear this video has helped you. I wouldn't say it is a problem specific to triathlon. Long before I entered this sport I saw it as an issue with many athletes. As a trained physio poorly firing gluts is a common problem in so many sports. It is probably exacerbated by our postures at work with tight hip flexors limiting our hip extension. Stretching out the front along with strengthening the posterior chain should make a difference. Hope that helps.

[@atlosass]

Thanks, Heather!!

[@shanueltitusescueta8655]

So FIT!!

[@Firestarrr27]

When showing the split squat you should better control the front knee position. And it looks like it should not cross the front foot line position, but it really does on the video. In this case you overload the front knee and the movement can not be counted as correct. But the video is pretty helpful, thank you for your work guys.

[@peterhitchen8940]

Great video this

[@gtn]

Cheers Peter!

[@xGshikamaru]

Ok so I have a bunch of question about this Heather. First when I'm doing the hip raise I feel like it's my hamstrings that are hard to maintain but I've had a tough run yesterday. What am I doing wrong ? Second for the split squat I often feel a very uncomfortable stretch starting from my knees up to the inner side of my quads. As for the Arabesque I'm pretty sure I'm doing it wrong. Anyway I felt my glutes working doing all these so thanks!

[@johnkeys3605]

If you wore lighter colored apparel for more contrast I could see the exercises better. You blend in with the background too much now.

[@BritmanGB]

I'm in love

[@123huskieman]

FIRST

[@shanueltitusescueta8655]

BigBikerBrand no offence, but this is getting old

[@123huskieman]

Shanuel Titus Escueta You could just ignore it, maybe.