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Warmer weather is just around the corner, which means we’ll be trading our jeans and sweatpants for bikinis and shorts. Sure, having shsapely glutes is great when you peel off some layers, but there are plenty more reasons why growing those muscles is important. Hello, fitness longevity.
For starters, strong glutes can help make sure the rest of your lower body and your back stay stable and injury-free. When you have strong glutes, you have better stability during exercises and won’t put as much strain on your lower back or knees to compensate during squats, for example. Working those glutes can take your athletic performance up a notch. The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body and has the potential to increase speed and power during high-intensity exercise.
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