Nay Fit's video: Glute Activation Tips

Glute activation refers to ‘activating’ (also known as ‘firing up’) the gluteal muscles in an effort to strengthen them. For many individuals, their glutes often remain ‘inactive’ or ‘switched off’. Inactive glutes can mean that the muscles are weak and are not relied on as much as they should be during physical movements. one of the main causes of weak glutes is that many of us are living increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Many jobs now involve people sitting down for a big part of their day, or after a long day of work we go home and sit on the couch; this means that the gluteus muscles can become dormant. Another reason why someone might have weak glutes could be because of poor form and generally over-relying on other muscles during everyday movements. This is why glute activation is so important. Learning to activate your glutes is important so that you can strengthen them. Strong glute muscles are important as these muscles can have a major impact on your overall body strength; your glutes support your core, help to support a range of compound movements, as well as help avoid muscle imbalances which can lead to decreased mobility.  under-utilised glutes can contribute to a range of health issues including poor posture, lower back pain, balance issues, lack of strength, muscle pain, and could potentially increase the risk of injury.  it is important to activate (or ‘fire up’) your glute muscles prior to exercise. This can be as simple as performing a few activation movements prior to your workout session. My favorite are glute bridges , donkey kicks , lateral kicks , clamshells , and lateral walk. I suggest doing about 20 reps of each and utilizing a resistance band if available.