Fire up those glutes with these exercises

1. Butt squeeze: Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart and clench your butt cheeks together to awaken those dormant muscles that tend to sleep while you’re sitting for extended periods. Hold for 10 seconds while breathing normally. Relax and release the muscle. Repeat 10 times. Squeezing pumps fresh blood and oxygen into tight hip areas.

A fortnight ago, I addressed the topic of weak and underactive gluteal muscles.

Activating this group of muscles matters because strong glutes align your pelvis, support an upright stance, prevent joint strain and optimise movement.