When my recurring knee and lower back pain led me to a physical therapist, I was surprised that they prescribed a set of glute-strengthening exercises. I’m an avid runner and enjoy lower-body workouts ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, a mind-body coach in professional sports, and the author of “Practical Solutions for ...

Dead butt syndrome is a funny-sounding name that’s also known as glute amnesia. It’s more common in runners, and it’s one of those hidden or lingering problems that can hinder performance. If you’re ...

Many runners have weak or inactive glutes on the run, holding them back for stronger, faster performances. That’s why Winnie Yu, D.P.T., C.S.C.S., a physical therapist and strength coach at Bespoke ...

Strengthening these muscles can help your whole body move more easily. Strengthening these muscles can help your whole body move more easily. Credit... Supported by By Alyssa Ages Videos by Theodore ...

Training the glute muscles for more than aesthetics has recently grown in popularity outside the ranks of bodybuilders, athletes and social media influencers. The glutes are essentially the buttocks ...

Strong glutes aren’t just about aesthetics—they’re central to posture, mobility, athletic performance, and long-term joint ...

Each year, nearly half of all runners in the U.S. wrestle with some type of pain or injury. The most commonly affected area, totaling 27 percent of running injuries is—you guessed it—the knee. If you ...

Your glutes are the muscles that make up your buttocks area. Keeping these muscles strong helps stabilize your hips, knees, and lower back. Exercises that target your glutes, such as lunges, squats, ...

Hip tightness can affect your whole body. Simple exercises can help you move more easily. By Alyssa Ages When Ian Root was in his early 20s, he began having persistent hip pain. His construction job — ...