The bottom line: How a strong bum could prevent back pain

Long hours of sitting do little for your glutes. When strong, these muscles not only give you a shapely rear they also improve posture and help to prevent back pain. Peta Bee reports  

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When was the last time you thought about your glutes? As our most neglected body part, the muscles in our backsides are being ignored – and it’s taking its toll in more ways than you might imagine. 

Experts say that from our 30s onwards we are increasingly prone to lazy glute syndrome, partly as a result of the natural loss of muscle mass as we age, but also because we simply don’t work them hard enough. And months of lockdown living hasn’t helped.