Lower-back pain made me want to quit glute workouts—a physical therapist changed my mind and gave me five low-impact exercises to build glute strength instead

Woman exercising in studio space, lifting one leg out to the side.

I’ve been slowly reintroducing strength training exercises into my routine after an extended break and included hip thrusts, an old favorite.

I used to be able to shift some significant weight doing this move, but since returning to it I’ve noticed my lower back feeling sore afterwards.