There are three major booty muscles - The gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and minimus ( the last two can really be considered one muscle, for all intents and purposes, so I will refer to the two similar muscles as gluteus medius and drop the minimus. :)
These two muscles act as lateral stabilizers making sure that your hip does not swing out to far out when your standing in place or walking. You can easily place these muscles by balancing on your left leg and lifting your right leg out to the side. Do this a few times until you start feeling the burn in the right hip muscle and that burn is the gluteus medius and minimus. These muscles generally become tight in most people - this is because since they are typically used for balancing while walking and the majority of people walk on flat even surfaces the muscles don't get a good work out. Often times after hiking or walking on the beach or other variable surfaces your gluteus medius can become sore. The gluteus maximus is located in the buttocks and is the strongest muscle in the body. You use this muscle to move your hip and your thigh. Getting up from sitting, or walking up an incline and even standing in an erect position are all movements that would not be possible without the gluteus maximus.
All three of these muscles are crucial to the everyday movements of your life. This is why it is important to gain strength as well as flexibility within these muscles - here are some awesome stretches and muscle builders to try out. And remember every time you walk up those stairs you booty is thanking you!
** This one feels great and is easy to try!
http://yoga.about.com/od/yogaandbackpain/ss/backpain01_4.htm
** Here are some stretches
http://www.mikereinold.com/2009/10/best-exercises-for-gluteus-maximus-and.html
** For your gluteus minimus, a couple times a day, stand on one leg and lift your other leg out to the side...and feel the burn!!
With Health and Love,
IN8 Chiro
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