Women's Health

How To Activate Your Glutes: Best Glute Activation Exercises, According To A Certified Trainer

You've probably heard a personal trainer or group workout instructor say, "activate your glutes" at some point in a sweat session. But what does that phrase actually mean–and how do you even activate ...
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When you need to do 'activation exercises' (and when you don't)

“Activation” exercises are often recommended at the beginnings of workouts. You might get the idea—whether from random TikToks or from a trainer you pay for their expertise—that activations are ...
Women's Health

5 best glute activation exercises of all time, and how they could help you

Glute activation exercises are key for building strength and preventing injury, but does anyone actually understand how to do them? Here's your 101 on glute activation. 'Lifting heavy in the gym but ...
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When You Need to Do 'Activation Exercises' (and When You Don't)

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. “Activation” exercises ...