Top 5 Glute Max Exercises According To The Research ⎹ Ep 141

In todays episode, Dr Lisa breaks down the top 5 exercises for muscle activation of the glute max and why these exercises are important for runners to add into their strength routine

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Research:

Contreras B, et al. An electromyographic comparison of gluteus maximus activation during common strength exercises. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2015.

 Boren K, et al. Electromyographic analysis of gluteus medius and gluteus maximus exercises. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2011. 

 Distefano LJ, et al. Gluteal muscle activation during common therapeutic exercises. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2009. 

 Reiman MP, et al. A systematic review of gluteus maximus and gluteus medius activation during rehabilitation exercises. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2012. 

 Neto WK, et al. Systematic reviews comparing hip thrusts, squats, and other resistance exercises for gluteal activation and hypertrophy.