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Glute Exercise
Indications
This is a great strengthening exercise for people who sit a lot. The glutes often get weak with prolonged sitting. Weak glutes can be a cause of low back pain.
Cautions
Do not do this exercise if it causes pain in the hips or low back.
Technique
Lie on the floor with your feet resting on a chair. Slowly raise your hips toward the ceiling while tightening your glutes and turning your knees outward. Hold 2 -3 seconds, then slowly lower your hips back to the floor.
Tight hip flexors can inhibit the glutes, so it is best to stretch your hip flexors first before doing this exercise. Follow this link to a Hip Flexor Self Stretch.