Forget the 'six pack': Build glute stability to protect your lower back with these 3 Pilates moves

Young woman performing a single-leg glute bridge on exercise mat during studio workout with right leg raised,.

Of course, your core muscles are crucial for protecting your lower back against pain and injury, but did you know that your glutes are just as important, and technically, they also count as part of your core?

So let's forget about sculpting a six-pack for one moment, because banking some moves to build glute strength and stability will help protect your lower back and reduce strain and overcompensation, and you don't need to pack on the weights for hip thrusts or lunges, either.