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Anatomy
of the Gluteus Muscles
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The Gluteus Maximus is one of the largest and strongest muscles in the body. Shown in the second diagram are the Gluteus Medius and Minimus, which lie directly underneath the Gluteus Maximus. The Gluteus Maximus originates along the pelvic bone crests and attaches to the rear of the femur. The Gluteus Medius and Minimus originate in the same spot as the Maximus but attach to the side of the femur. The Iliotibial Band is made only of connective tissue. This band serves to transfer the force of abduction (moving the leg away from the centerline of the body) to the leg. |
 Anatomy Chart courtesy of FCIT |
 Anatomy Chart courtesy of FCIT |
| Functions |
The primary function of the Gluteus Maximus is hip extension (moving the thigh to the rear). The Gluteus Medius and Minimus serve to abduct (move away from the centerline of the body) the leg. |
| Exercises |
Exercises that work the Glutes include:
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Here
is a list of unique exercises and articles
for the glutes that have been published in
our monthly
training newsletter "BetterU News"
and on our membership site Powerful
Training Secrets
Free Trial area (these links will open in
new windows).
| Secret Training Tip #337 - Powerful Tips, Tricks and Techniques For Building Larger, Firmer, Rounder Glutes |
| Incline Dumbell Lunges |
| Secret Training Tip #120 - My VERY Favorite Leg Exercise (I Like It Even More Than Barbell Squats For Working The Thighs HARD!) |
| Secret Training Tip #551 - 10 Unique and Powerful Tips For Taking Your Barbell Squats To The Next Level and Beyond! |
| Secret Training Tip #321 - Squatting With Your Core - This Never-Before-Seen Technique Can Make You Stronger in the Squat Instantly! |
| Training Equipment Review - The Manta Ray - Is It a Squatters Dream Come True? |
| You Don't Know Squat About Squats |
| The Most Amazing (and Ridiculously Simple) Trick For Stiff-Legged Deadlifts You Will Ever Read In Your Life! |
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