Glute Activation for Improved Posture By: @chrisbardawil founder of @coreflexpilates (Link in bio for full article) Pilates classes spend a lot of time and effort on engaging and strengthening the glutes. Modern life means we spend a lot of time sitting, our glutes become lazy, and because they can be challenging to activate, they are frequently neglected - even by people who workout and exercise frequently. For strengthening the glutes, it's essential to concentrate on compound exercises like squats and lunges, but it's also crucial to start doing some accessory and isolation training, which is much more targeted and can help get proper engagement into those “bum” muscles. Your glutes, which are the largest muscle in your body, are responsible for keeping you upright when running, walking, and standing. Poor posture and also many lower back aches are often caused by underdeveloped or dormant glute muscles. Think of your glutes as the engine that stabilizes your pelvis and controls hip mobility. Strong back muscles and proper posture will result from this.