The gluteus minimus is one of the secondary muscles that can produce hip extension. This muscle is located deep and somewhat anterior to (in front of) the gluteus medius. It is a broad and triangular ...

Although working your gluteus maximus is essential, targeting your gluteus medius is the secret to truly sculpted curves. As we age, gluteal muscle mass gradually decreases, leading to a “glute hollow ...

The glutes are the large, powerful muscles in your bum that help support the pelvis, stabilise the hip joint and allow the hip to move. Countless social media posts extol the virtues of building ...

Gluteal tendinopathy occurs when pain emanates from the upper leg and gluteal area, caused by a deterioration of the tendons there. Excessive activity or inactivity alike might cause the condition to ...

It’s a rather cheeky nickname but “dead butt syndrome” is a real thing. And it can cause real problems. No ifs, ands or buts about that. “Dead butt syndrome” is the nickname for gluteal amnesia. Your ...

A Loughborough University study examining the muscle size of elite sprinters has revealed a large gluteus maximus (the muscle that forms the backside) is key to achieving top speeds on the track. Rob ...

A gluteus tear occurs when one of the tendons that holds your gluteal muscles and bones together partially or completely tears. Your gluteal muscles start at your buttocks and wrap around to the side ...

When you think about boosting longevity, you might picture tall glasses of water, brisk walks outside, and a good night’s rest. While those habits matter, there’s an unexpected area you might be ...

Gluteal tendinopathy is usually identified by a tender feeling on the outside of your hip bone, known as your greater trochanter. The pain sometimes spreads down your outer thigh too. The condition, ...

The superior gluteal artery is the larger of the two branches of the main gluteal artery, with the second being the inferior branch. This short, trunk-like, branch originates from the posterior (back) ...