Our glutes—the three powerful muscles in our butt—are often dormant because we sit on them all day. But it’s important that we activate these muscles and keep them strong, as they’re responsible for lots of everyday movements like walking, running and standing upright. Having strong glutes will also support the lower back during lifting and help prevent knee injuries.
You don’t need much equipment to build these muscles, just a looped resistance band. Here’s a quick seven-move routine I like to do after a day at the desk. Team it with some hip stretches to undo the damage of sitting.
