Big glute energy: Build lower-body strength in 30 minutes with this medicine ball workout

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Strong glutes power your hips, help to stabilize your body and enable movements like climbing stairs, walking, sitting down and standing tall. They keep your pelvis and hips stable while playing sports, protecting your lower back and knees.

But if your glutes are weak, this could be contributing toward your lower back, knee or hip pain—or all three!