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by Jack Kenefick on March 5, 2010
Glutes are one of the largest muscles in the human body, and are what shape the appearance of the buttocks. Exercising, toning, and strengthening glutes is very important and should be a big part of any exercise program.
There are many reasons why you should exercise your glutes, the first of which is that strong glutes help burn fat. It has been proven that the more muscle you have, the more fat your body burns. Since glutes are among the largest muscles in the body, having muscular glutes will increase the fat burning process. There are also many cardio exercises, such as stair climbing, running uphill, and cycling, which will strengthen your glutes as well as strengthen your heart through cardiovascular activity.
Having strong glutes will also increase your overall body strength. Having strong glutes will give you a strong support and will allow you to perform more strenuous exercises for other muscle groups.
Most personal trainers incorporate at least a few glute exercises into every exercise program. One of the most common exercises to strengthen your glutes is lunges. Lunges are an excellent exercise because they can be performed in a variety of ways including reverse lunges, and side lunges, but are challenging enough to act as a cardiovascular activity as well.
Another simple glute exercise is the step up. A step up involves standing on the ground and trying to step up onto a platform at least two feet off the ground. To make this more challenging, you can hold dumbbells while performing.
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