Glute Sets

Glute sets strengthen the buttock muscles. The buttock muscles are important in rotating and extending your legs. Do 8 to 12 repetitions several times during the day. Lie on your back and prop yourself up on your elbows. Squeeze your buttocks together as tightly as possible and hold for about 6 seconds.

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Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MDPatrick J. McMahon MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

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Glute Sets

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Glute sets strengthen the buttock muscles. The buttock muscles are important in rotating and extending your legs. Do 8 to 12 repetitions several times during the day.

  • Lie on your back and prop yourself up on your elbows.
  • Squeeze your buttocks together as tightly as possible and hold for about 6 seconds.

Current as ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Patrick J. McMahon, MD – Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

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Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MDPatrick J. McMahon MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

Last Updated

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