Topic: Glute activation

[nuclearapplepie]

I came across this article:
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/dispelling_the_glute_myth

It basically said that runners could vastly improve their performance and avoiding knee, shins and back injuries if they take time to work their glutes; also that a lot of athletes don't know about this so they get into trouble.

While it probably doesn't hurt to try them out, I want to get your opinion on this. Is it valid?

[Scott Eustice]

I might not do the whole program, but I do fire hydrants before running, clams after, and single leg deficit hip thrusts as deadlift assistance.

And yes, glutes will help your sprinting/ running. If you feel a sprint in your quads, did it wrong.

[Joe Brock]

I agree with the summary.  Glutes and hamstrings are extremely important to any form of hip-extension.

On the flip side, I believe that with squats and deadlifts (including variations on them) the glutes and hamstrings can be pushed to some pretty extreme levels without being concerned with isolation.

[Josh Vernier]

On the flip side, I believe that with squats and deadlifts (including variations on them) the glutes and hamstrings can be pushed to some pretty extreme levels without being concerned with isolation.

Yes, unless there's a corrective need there's no reason to isolate. Especially when we're talking about running/sprinting. It's more important to get everything to play well together than "activating" individual muscles.

[Austin james]

GLUTE ACTIVATION TO THE MAX.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM3FQUM89vY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM3FQUM89vY</a>

[Josh Vernier]

HOLY BUDDHA

[Steve Low]

Yes, it's valid.... glutes are highly inactivated in sitting culture.