Description

Sir Mix a Lot loves you. The gluteal musclesare the primary muscles of the butt. These are composed of gluteusmaximus (the largest of the gluteal muscles and one of the largestmuscles of the body), gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. Theglutes (your butt) perform a variety of movements around the hip -including, but not limited to, hip extension, abduction and medialand lateral rotation. As such, your butt – and the glutes thatinspire it (and others, no doubt) – are pivotal for performance inmost sports, and play a critical role in running and jumping.Traditional powerlifting movements, which demand hip extensionunder high tension - tend to be excellent for developing theglutes, although additional movements are necessary for completedevelopment.

The shape and appearance of the butt is determined not only bythe size and resting tone of the gluteal muscles, but also posture,fat deposits (too much can cause sagging, but equally, a moderateamount can improve appearance – proper nutritional considerationsare equally a must for your butt), and the size and development ofthe hamstrings.