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We do a standing modified version of this in our senior exercise class. We meet three days a week. I’m the youngest least fit person at 64. The eldest gal is my mom. At 95! I tell people she’s 30 years younger than me. She started TEACHING the class ten years ago when the leader passed away. I have a LOT of catching up to do! Your programme is really helping me do that. I injured my back and knees in an accident several years ago. I did PT and pain management, as well as participating in a national study on the emotional effects of pain. It proved that exercise was far more effective than opioids. I can’t thank you enough for these videos. I played them for our class on Friday. I now have full range of motion in my hips, am going back to work part time in October and broke a weight barrier doctors have told me was impossible for over 20! Years! I weighed 220 pounds a few months ago and now I am at 182! For me, it’s a miracle!
You have no idea how grateful I am for you to the exact instructions for usual problems which many us elderly people suffer from but ignore. I am a 74 yr old lady in india. Please keep helping us. It's a no fuss program
Yes, I took forever to realise that my knock_knees, strained hips and lower spinal scoliosis may all have stemmed from a similar cause? And for years, I ran and joined up high areas and performed unwise unguided and unsafemoves which likely exacerbated and connected the issues. Rolling my eyes nowadays though.
Me too , I’ve been doing the wrong exercises, no wonder they’re not helping. I just bought Wills book, it’s a great book, and illustrates what exercises you need to do, mine was back and knee pain. Thanks Will.
I love this teacher. He does not show scary, sick, depressing images on the video to scare us. I feel joy, happiness, hope, good energy when i watch his videos. High vibrations,, good energy are necessary for a happy, healthy life. Only kind, good persons who think right, who obey the law of forgiveness, of right thinking, love, peace, joy that can emanate joy to others. I do not watch videos that transmit pride, stress, worries, fear to me , no matter how well the speaker speaks. Thank you Will for explaining clearly the use of different muscles, different parts of the body so we can understand the benefits of each exercise.
I’m surprised other people haven’t commented on your post. This is great advice, actually. I wish more of us would do the same! Thank you, stay well and feel the joys of life. 😊❤️
Will you’re unbelievable my week glutes were causing me pain around the hip area for weeks.Thinking it was work related they sent me for physio which I’m doing for 4 mths now.That hasn’t done nothing but 2 weeks of this exercise the pains virtually lifted thank you my friend.
Look up the old Bun of Steel 2 (the one w the male instructor) it’s hands down the best & most effective glute exercises that will literally transform ur entire backside, trust.
Back in the 90’s, I had petitioned my university gym to let me teach a Glute class. They denied me saying it was too vain. 🤦🏻♀️ I always knew the importance of strong glutes. Great video, very informative. Thank you!!!
That message 1) failed to reach me and 2) when i was shown after getting osteo in my hips i was shown wrong by pt so i just thought it was for the outer hip and leg
Years ago, I broke my left femur, dislocated the hip, and dislocated the left patella while in the military. My point, I've had several physical therapist and chiropractors down through the years and none of them introduced this particular technique. Now that I'm older, this is what I've needed. I just did one round of ten reps on each leg and oh my goodness...I feel how this will get me on my way to having strengthened glutes as well as lower back! Like you stated, that forward lean "does" make a difference. Thank you so much Will for sharing this. BTW, I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Looking forward to more.
Finally, a glute exercise that really targets the glutes!!! I’m 62 and suffer from lower back issues. This exercise does not irritate my lower back but definitely creates a focused glute muscle burn. Thank you!
My PT prescribed this same exercise for me because Standing Hip Abduction wasn't hard enough to do me good. It's nice to get this exercise explained a little differently. I also like knowing how to make it harder now that I've gotten stronger. My goal is to dance again.
Yes, progressive training you need. You can put on an Ankle weight, not too heavy. Make sure you don't arch yr lower back by doing a small pelvic tilt and hold it. Angage yr whole glute muscles at all times when doing the whole repetitions. Make sure you stretch those muscles after each sessions. Keep it up :)
I can't say how happy I am to see ONE single exercise that can build my glutes. I feel overwhelmed with all these glute videos. Really hope I can see real results with this one.
@@Rileyed low bar squats are a major worker of the posterior chain. Again, we are talking as if one exercise does it all. If you want one exercise, low bar squats are the way to go.
@@Rileyed again, the premise was ONE exercise. Of course we should do squats and deadlifts. Reread the original post in this thread. They were happy that there was ONE exercise. We both know that the exercise in the video will not really strengthen your glutes... So, if you could only choose ONE exercise, then you would choose a low bar squat. If programming didn't scare you and you were a novice, you'd pick something like starting strength...
You'd need to get an expert to give you a specific plan, based on your level and injury type. But I would say start with the basics, like in this video. Do them well, and once you can comfortable do sets in the 10-15 rep range, go to the next progression, for example, in this exercise you'd add an ankle weight. Get a physio or exercise therapist to identify your weak links, then work on them. You might not even be aware of them. I am quite fit, but realised I had weak rhomboids, which was limiting my pull ups and causing middle back ache - so I started working on them. Ditto for my hip flexors. If your injuries allow, I'd also recommend loads of walking.
This is HUGE. I am in so much pain with my lower back and came to learn it’s due to OTHER muscles being weak. My glutes are a big factor and this exercise is helping me. Thank you
Also, look into doing dead hangs. You need a bar (like for pull ups), which you can install in a door frame. If your hands are weak just work on handing for 5 sec, then 10 sec, etc, in a few weeks you'll be able to do a minute perhaps. There are videos on the benefits of how it uncompresses your spine, and does other things. Cheers!
I just followed along and got some real relief in my right hip. I've done this type of leg lift, but bringing the leg back, and not just up and down, was the game changer. I really felt it!!
I’m 52 and had a back back since my 20’s, my Dr said to build my butt muscle, by doing that it will build my core and back muscles at the same time. Since I’ve started training, my back is so much better and stronger muscles.
You don't realise how important strong glutes are until they lose their strength and your back and hips cause havoc. Wish I'd have done these beforehand, better late than never I suppose
Not many people realize how important it is to do any exercise at all. It heals your body it shouldn’t be looked at as a punishment. Strong glutes help fight low back pain.
Agreed. Im a strong believer in doing as much as you can to help yourself. Yes some conditions require physio or medication ( I now need medication for atrial fibrillation which was the cause of my running out of breath and energy just walking my dogs!). So now I can walk further and faster.
Very useful!! I'm working my way back from the pandemic. I was still doing hot yoga in 2019. No more. I thought to start hiking/running again and started with an hour's run locally last week. We've got a large lake 10 miles from here that has 50+ miles of trails. The running has put me back in touch with my hips, legs and back. I bought your book Thriving After Fifty from Amazon. Keep up the good work. I'm in my eighties. Chris.
This is the exercise my physical therapist trained me on. If I am doing it correctly (positioned exactly as you described) it is extremely difficult with my age and level of glute weakness. I’m recovering from total knee replacement. Thank you for sharing.
Just so you know, you're not alone in how difficult this is! As a 30-year old sport hobbyist, I struggle to do these too. The side glutes are often undeveloped for most people!
I used to do this exercise after I had my second son and I stopped doing it thinking it wasn't very effective. Thankyou for this video and I will start doing this again.
I've been doing that exercise for the past month, with five pounds of ankle weights. I also do donkey kicks with the ankle weights. I've noticed my butt is a lot tighter and is developing a nice curve.
My PT has had me doing these for years because my hip joints are hyper mobile and cause a lot of pain. This exercise, when done properly, is the best thing I’ve ever done for my hip! I can even do it while I’m lying on my bed! When I upgraded I got ankle weights but I have a band at home
This exercise is remarkably effective. I had pain in both knees that made it difficult for me to go up or down stairs, a problem that first developed about three years ago. After watching this video I started doing standing hip abduction exercises with a resistance band linking my two legs, similar to the prone hip abduction exercises you described.(because I wanted to do a set each time I entered the kitchen) I do an average of about 8 sets per day for each leg and each set is ten repetitions. After four weeks of doing this my knees are pain free. I can easily and rapidly ascend or descend stairs without pain. An unexpected benefit is that I find I walk faster, more powerfully and robustly. I will continue with the exercises and see how far I can push this. I never expected such a miraculous recovery and I an truly grateful to you, Will.
That is absolutely fantastic to hear, what a remarkable improvement - I'm so pleased the exercises have been able to offer such great benefits. Keep up the great work and I hope you continue to reap the rewards :)
3 sets 8-15 reps 6wks. If easy, use a yellow band loop, placed on ankles -lay on side, on flat surface, place hand in front of chest on surface for support, straight legs pencil shape, tip hips forward, raise one leg, heel pointed, leg up and back behind alittle, lower leg, return to start. Feel gluteus work at mostly top of tush and lower tush, as well. Do slowly w/good form & posture. 3 sets, 8-15 reps, do each set ‘til muscle tires. 5 min. 2-3x week. Strengthen glutes to support knees, back.
I went and bought me 3 loop bands to get started on strengthening my lower back and tightening my glutes. I came to YT to find a tutorial exercise video to help me do that. I’m glad to have come across yours. My glutes are almost nonexistent and I really need help. Thank you young man. 👍🏾
Excellent! I have been looking for this exercise for a long time! It meets all my requirements, I wanted just 1 exercise, without wasting my time for more, for not more than 5 min, 3 to 4 times a week and in a lying down position. I have tried other exercises and I have started to get thicker, stouter legs alongside with glutes, and I don't want that. So, this one is perfect, thank you so much! 👌🙏
I am 69 and suffering from severe back pain though I do different exercises daily. From today I am focussing primarily on this exercise. Hope to get better. Thanks a lot.
Amazing! Started with right leg which wasn't very impressive. When switching to left leg I could visually feel the muscle(s) from my heel up to the left glute muscle. Realizing right must have been incorrect returned and OMG what a feeling!! Thank you for this one exercise that will help this 71 yr old women stand straight and tall again!!!! I will check back with you on my progress; bi-monthly? monthly? two months from now?
Exercise cures for sure. Find out the right movements from a pro ,so you don’t make an injury worse and work through to get stronger. Let us know how it’s going and keep at it..I’m working on knee meniscus and arthritis issue with bakers cyst with 🚴🏽
Update: two months of hard hill cycling and gym exercises and it’s no worse. Feels more stable in the knee, less pain..less fluid buildup with just the annoying click and catch in my affected knee. Hope you all have good results as well!🙏👍🏽✊🏽
Dude, what?! How did that excersise like immediately shut off my low back pain?! Where have you been??? 🤔🤔 I did one set on each side ant pain is reduced like 80%! I like how its one excersise and not a bunch of them! Thank you!
@gibby35412 i did and still do a dead hang every day. I hang as log as I can and do some ql activation excersise while hanging (swinging legs to the side). Also I did a lot of walkig up a steep hill. That helped build my glutes. Now I have only occaaional managable back pain.
@@gibby35412 I can really recomend you dead hang. Instal a pull up bar, install it low so your feet is just few cm above ground so it doesnt hurt your back when you drop back down. It really helps wuth spinal decompression. I tried inversion table but this works much better imo. Start small, if you have weak arms and shoulders you will be only able to hold only a couple of seconds at first. Dont let that discpurage you. Keep going eversay and you will notice big progression over few weeks.
Am having issues with glutes and have been doing this exercise. But I could learn to do it accurately from your detailings. Subtle changes make things effective. Will do this for 6 weeks and hope I get my glutes stronger. Thank for the informative video
Best I've *ever* done! All in one! I recommend adding as a goal moving the leg up and down in as straight and smooth as possible a manner, this takes an even deeper muscle control. I ALSO DON'T RECOMMEND BEGINNERS STARTS WITH 3 SETS, ALL TO PAST-FATIGUE. You do not want to have over-soreness right off the bat.
Wow ! Tried this exercise, have to say I was a bit skeptical.. but I really felt the burn in my gluts.. way more than with bridges or resisted hip extension.. thank you!
Great exercise! Just after a few days of practice my hip and back pain is so much better. I was also having problems sitting any length of time, but that has also greatly improved. I have been quite surprised to see the results this fast and will definitely check out your other videos as well.
@@clublulu399 I am doing good and continuing with this exercise, but I have also added some other glute and hip exercises to my daily routine. Great improvement, all in all.
I’m new to your channel. I walk 2.5 miles a day on my lunch hour, but recently noticed a pain in my left knee. I’m 63 years old and want to continue my exercise. I will get it looked at by my physician. Just wanted to say I find your channel helpful. Thank you. 🙏🏽
Thank you very much for this advice. It came at the perfect moment when knee pain was making it difficult for me to do squats. I will get into this right away!
Thank you. I so want to get stronger& rid of my sciatic back, leg, & foot prickling. I know. I have weak muscles & core, but am an active 74 year old pickleball playing, trying to tough it out. Here’s to starting to work to get stronger. 👍
I sure am glad I found this. At 66 I was in pretty good shape but I had to have colon surgery and a few months of chemo. I haven't done much for months and went bowling for a few hours. My brother wanted to go again the next day but I told him I better wait a few days. When we went again I pulled my butt after one ball! Couldn't walk for two days. Never had anything like that before.
I started your book yesterday and I'm taking notes. I've learned so much already and am putting your advice into practice. I feel confident that I'm going to be pain free and a little "younger" in six months or so.
Thank you for this exercise ❤️ Could you also mention the exercises are a "waste of time", ie those exercise that don't work on the glutes but we think they do. Many of us might benefit from knowing which exercises we can permanently discard. Thanks again for your wonderful guidance💖🌷
It's usually about the form, not the excercise itself. You can do almost any excercise with a bad form so it might even cause the opposite effect (a chief example here is many abdominal excercises that when done incorrectly work rather on hip flexors than abs muscles...). Form, control, and awareness of movement are most important.
This exercise is one I haven't seen. I tried it and I can tell it's more efficient than many others I've tried and discarded. Thank you Will Harlow. Happy trails.
I'm 70 and realized at 65 that I had lost my butt. At first I thought it was great because I never liked having a big butt. But then I learned it was because my muscles were flabby! Since then I've been doing glute exercises and being conscious of using my glutes when I walk and climb stairs and it is MUCH MUCH better! Also paying attention to get more protein in my diet. So it's never too late :)
Weak glute med led to knee alignment issues for me when running (which I did a lot) that I didn’t realise. Result: full thickness tears in articular cartilage, surgery and no more running. Ever. Which means no more triathlon which was my main hobby. Please do these exercises. It really is worth it.
I've had pain during two movements (swinging my left into the car and putting on my pants) for about 5 months now. I did PT for 3 months, then 2 months on my own. Went to see an ortho doc who took xrays and said I have hip dysplasia and secondary arthritis. Recommended strengthening my core. Went to a new PT who thinks the problem is I'm overworking the front hip muscles and said my glutes are weak. He gave me some exercises to strengthen the glutes, but I'm going to incorporate this as well. I'm in my early 60s. Thanks for the vid!
I had polio during childhood and used to this and many other exercises daily to save muscle wasting. I am 50 now and still walking and mobile and trying to improve daily. Thanks for these videos which reminded me to keep doing these exercises.
Thank you so much for this exercise! Good to know you don’t have to do squats or get on your knees to work out your glutes since I do have bad knees! 👍🏻😊💙
Thank you! I have been having so many issues with my hips and lower back, not to mention, a sorrier looking butt ever since my MS has been progressing. These are a bit difficult for me, but, oh, so satisfying to feel the right muscles activate! Thank you, again!
Thank you for showing us this exercise. I have been suffering hip, back and leg pain for years now. Physio’s have told me it’s due to weak glutes but I’ve never been shown this simple, achievable exercise before. Here’s hoping that the pain will now reduce. Thankfully you are eminently watchable too! I’ve just purchased your book to glean more pearls of wisdom. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing this. The “only” exercise needed makes me happy. I used to do this and would move my leg back into a stronger stretch and it felt so good but didn’t know it was the right move, just thought I was making something up for myself. Very much needed after lifelong sedentary desk jobs.
Thank you Will, I need these exercises to help my hips and knees, plus I have a long standing back injury. Your exercises are very well explained and demonstrated, I’m sending this video to family and friends, and I’m buying your book. 😊
Hold it slightly behind. No pun intended. I learned this in physical therapy when I had a meniscus tear. Use ankle weights to make it more challenging. Great exercise. You really feel the muscles working
I have been running competitively for over 50 years and using a similar leg raising exercise several times per week to keep my iliotibial bands (ITB) strong and flexible. I am amazed how making a slight change in the way I lift my legs can build up my glutes. Thank you Will
After of Osteo arthritis in the knees, diagnosis, amongst other nasties in the knees, I started PT with a sports Physio. This is one of the first exercises he had me do. He has me doing a lot of glute exercises. Strong glutes take up the slack and support the knees. A nice upside. Is that in six weeks my bum looks amazing according to my husband.😆
@@debbiec6216 i’d have to go back in my notes, but when I do while I’m brushing my teeth, every night is standing on one leg, raising the other leg with the foot slightly out but relaxed tighten the glue muscle so you can feel that’s the muscle you’re working on, and do small raises up and down not letting your foot touch the ground. do on one side until you feel fatigued then switch legs. It’s most critical to feel the gluteus maximus, the muscle you’re working on. People get sloppy and get no results and wonder why.
Thank you so much for this exercise. I’m going to start today and work on it faithfully! I have suffered with knee pain for a long time and I’m hoping that this will help me. Thanks again!
I took a break from the computer to try this. Indeed, it was hard at first to get chest-slightly-forward, leg-lift-slightly-to-the-rear coordinated properly. But when I got it right, I immediately felt it work my (almost nonexistent) Glutes, as described here. I'm not sure I positioned my feet correctly, but that will hopefully come as I get more used to the exercise. I couldn't raise either leg as high as is shown here, but then I've not done this sort of exercise since Nov 2008.
I love this advice. I am 38 with pots, have hypermobility syndrome, anterior pelvic and hyper lumbar lordosis. I'm going to hope it works, I was doing repeated squats reps this last month and they were affecting my iih badly. So I'm hoping this works. At least i don't have a huge headache after attempting this. Thank you for sharing and the lovely demonstration. Much appreciated. :D This seems doable and I feel like there is still a healthy burn there. 🎉
Going to start doing this tomorrow. I’ve been doing 8 different glute strengthening exercises but this makes it so much simpler and hopefully better than all of the ones I’m currently doing!
Hello, I thank you very much for this one exercise which at first I didn't think it would work but it fixes my 4 years old PROBLEMS. My left thigh had been numb for almost 4 years. My lower back and right knee hurt...and lately my hip, pelvis and butt hurt so bad that it was so tough for me to sit up. I have worked with several therapists and even had steroid shot. Nothing worked. I came across your video and all of my problems started to go away on the first day. I did this exercise 150 times on each leg on my first day and I was able to get up from my couch without pain. It has been 4 days and my thigh numbness problem has been improving a lot too. I was able to push a shopping cart with 3 cases of water bottles from Costco without my thigh feeling numb at all yesterday. I couldn't even push an empty shopping cart by itself without my thigh feeling so numb really bad before. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, it is absolutely fantastic to hear my video was able to support such a drastic recovery! I'm so pleased to hear that you will no longer be suffering with the same pain as before. Keep up the brilliant work and I'm wishing you all the best!
WOW. Thank you! This is incredible. Have never done this lift quite this way to target middle glute so well. I am 56 and it seems that suddenly my fairly shaply bottom REALLY changed. The hips/side-butt puckered in and the bottom glute (minimus?) wants to disappear and dip toward center. I hate this. Hoping this exercise targets this. Any other suggestions for these particular butt problems 😅 would be much appreciated 🎉
Great video Will ❤ I’m 54 with no bottom and a sore knee …. I will start doing this at the start of my day and see if I can change my shape and fix my knee.
Great exercise.I have 2 sliped disks in my lower back from early years of powerlifting and bodybuilding and I can clearly see how this removes all pressure from the disks while strengthening the glute muscles !
So excited to try this thank you 🥰 Ive been wanting to work on my gluts for self-confidence reasons, but learning the other benefits makes me even more determined!!
I have always done the leg lifts easily. You adding the moving back technique changes everything and it much more engaging. I subscribed for more valuable info.
I worked out at a fitness center for 25 yesrs..the best glut exercise I've ever done is to lie on your stomach on a bench with your legs hanging over the end from your knees... bending your feet and calves down toward the floor as far and as comfortably as possible..take a deep breath ..raise your legs up until your glutes are tight...DON'T raise your head or arch your back...hold for as long as you can...slowly lower your legs slowly while breathing out through your mouth..do 10 reps then rest ..this sculpts and tightens your glutes..improves your posture and strengthens your legs....and it works..
Having a 50% slipped L5 spondylo, I think that exercise would kill me. I felt my spine hyperextend just reading it. Did you ever prescribe said exercise for a spondylo?
I’ll be 78 in a week, and I’ve had a problem with my glutes. Also qualify for knee implants and ankle replacements and I’ve had fusion of my left sub-taylor joint. Walking down stairs is painful for my knees. I think this exercise will fit in perfectly with my gym strengthening routine. Another RUclips physical therapist also showed me how important glutes are to support my back and reduce knee pain. Thanks.
I'm 65 work with trainer. Did my first bikini competition last year...my muscles are phenomenal thanks to my Lord and savior for sending this AMAZING trainer in my life!! I still attend gym and train as though I'm getting ready for another competition competition. Thank you.
Thank you. I am 58 and have had two injuries that kept me from being active for years. I lost a good deal of weight recently, only to discover my muscles have atrophied. Especially my gluts in the back if you know what I mean. I have exercises that I did to help me with my injuries that I have been doing because they made me stronger at that time, but I needed something for this particular muscle which I didn't have.
Excellent exercise. Easy to do and it's absolutely clear what the effects are (you can feel very easily which muscles are being used). I suffer from mild hip and knee arthritis and I think this is just what I need.
Thank you. I'm 66 and have one ereplacement that went bad and in need of another one that I'm petrified to have taken care of because of the first disaster. I've also had back surgery that didn't go well either. So with all that being said, I'm in constant pain I have to work and the neuropathy in my legs and feet are just so intense I'm going to try this exercise starting today and see how much relief I get.
I have your book... you are terrific! I am age 73 ... 39 months ago herniated L4-5 intense pain and still causing problems... your book moves are helping "Thank You Sir"!!!
Thank you. I had quite forgotten. I used to do this exercise. Actually, a few different times in my life but I got tired of people making fun of me for doing it and I stopped, every time. When I was younger and walked everywhere it wasn't such a big deal, but I think I really need it now and I had forgotten it, altogether.
I am 67 now as of last month. I have been recovering for the past year or so from a heart attack. Long story short I'm grateful to still be here. It has been a long road, and I've been so weak. I've started doing these and arm and leg exercises. I already feel so much better. Will keep working on it!!!! 😎🦾
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Hi Will what exercises do you recommend for complex medial meniscus tear. Love your videos but only recently found them.
Can I do this exercise everyday?
We do a standing modified version of this in our senior exercise class. We meet three days a week. I’m the youngest least fit person at 64. The eldest gal is my mom. At 95!
I tell people she’s 30 years younger than me. She started TEACHING the class ten years ago when the leader passed away.
I have a LOT of catching up to do! Your programme is really helping me do that. I injured my back and knees in an accident several years ago. I did PT and pain management, as well as participating in a national study on the emotional effects of pain. It proved that exercise was far more effective than opioids.
I can’t thank you enough for these videos. I played them for our class on Friday.
I now have full range of motion in my hips, am going back to work part time in October and broke a weight barrier doctors have told me was impossible for over 20! Years!
I weighed 220 pounds a few months ago and now I am at 182!
For me, it’s a miracle!
What a great accomplishment! You did it ,😊 and how great is it that your mom teaches the classes!!!
Well done, on the care of yourself, your health & your wonderful achievement ❤
So happy for you and your mom as well! Best wishes to you both.
You have no idea how grateful I am for you to the exact instructions for usual problems which many us elderly people suffer from but ignore. I am a 74 yr old lady in india. Please keep helping us. It's a no fuss program
Thank you, Will! I am 75 and am benefitting from the exercises you show and explain so clearly. I am grateful.
@@TNT-km2eg well thanks very much! At least I might be in better shape when I drop dead…
I’m 68 and doing the same. You are encouraging. 😊 Thank you .
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We are old enough to ignore people with pea sized brains. 😅
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I am 50 years old and I am so happy to see a no knee glute exercise! I will definitely start this today!
Sorry, could t help noticing you do not look like 50
@@maxineb9122 thank you
@@maxineb9122He is not 50. He teaches excercise for over 50’s
Same!
WOW!!! This is the FIRST TIME ive ever heard that your glutes protect back, hips, knees, I didnt know that! Interesting... Thankyou 😊
Do you have nice glutes by now Kristen?
@@davidaltamirano6828and here come the creeps🤡
Yes, I took forever to realise that my knock_knees, strained hips and lower spinal scoliosis may all have stemmed from a similar cause? And for years, I ran and joined up high areas and performed unwise unguided and unsafemoves which likely exacerbated and connected the issues. Rolling my eyes nowadays though.
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Me too , I’ve been doing the wrong exercises, no wonder they’re not helping. I just bought Wills book, it’s a great book, and illustrates what exercises you need to do, mine was back and knee pain. Thanks Will.
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I love this teacher. He does not show scary, sick, depressing images on the video to scare us. I feel joy, happiness, hope, good energy when i watch his videos. High vibrations,, good energy are necessary for a happy, healthy life. Only kind, good persons who think right, who obey the law of forgiveness, of right thinking, love, peace, joy that can emanate joy to others.
I do not watch videos that transmit pride, stress, worries, fear to me , no matter how well the speaker speaks.
Thank you Will for explaining clearly the use of different muscles, different parts of the body so we can understand the benefits of each exercise.
I’m surprised other people haven’t commented on your post. This is great advice, actually. I wish more of us would do the same! Thank you, stay well and feel the joys of life. 😊❤️
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I like your mindset a lot
This is a lie. I got involved in new age energy-based practices. They are demonic. You need Jesus Christ.
He's also cute 🥰
Will you’re unbelievable my week glutes were causing me pain around the hip area for weeks.Thinking it was work related they sent me for physio which I’m doing for 4 mths now.That hasn’t done nothing but 2 weeks of this exercise the pains virtually lifted thank you my friend.
I am not even 40 and I feel the burn. I have been dealing with glute/lower back pain, and can’t wait to see the healing that will come!
Look up the old Bun of Steel 2 (the one w the male instructor) it’s hands down the best & most effective glute exercises that will literally transform ur entire backside, trust.
Back in the 90’s, I had petitioned my university gym to let me teach a Glute class. They denied me saying it was too vain. 🤦🏻♀️ I always knew the importance of strong glutes.
Great video, very informative. Thank you!!!
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Selfish. Greed.
That message 1) failed to reach me and 2) when i was shown after getting osteo in my hips i was shown wrong by pt so i just thought it was for the outer hip and leg
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Thanks for the very explicit video
Years ago, I broke my left femur, dislocated the hip, and dislocated the left patella while in the military. My point, I've had several physical therapist and chiropractors down through the years and none of them introduced this particular technique. Now that I'm older, this is what I've needed. I just did one round of ten reps on each leg and oh my goodness...I feel how this will get me on my way to having strengthened glutes as well as lower back! Like you stated, that forward lean "does" make a difference. Thank you so much Will for sharing this. BTW, I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Looking forward to more.
Finally, a glute exercise that really targets the glutes!!! I’m 62 and suffer from lower back issues. This exercise does not irritate my lower back but definitely creates a focused glute muscle burn. Thank you!
My PT prescribed this same exercise for me because Standing Hip Abduction wasn't hard enough to do me good. It's nice to get this exercise explained a little differently. I also like knowing how to make it harder now that I've gotten stronger. My goal is to dance again.
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Yes, progressive training you need. You can put on an Ankle weight, not too heavy. Make sure you don't arch yr lower back by doing a small pelvic tilt and hold it. Angage yr whole glute muscles at all times when doing the whole repetitions. Make sure you stretch those muscles after each sessions. Keep it up :)
@@faith5401 Other than sitting with my ankle on my opposite knee (4 stretch), how do you recommend I stretch "those muscles?"
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A deep Hindu squat would stretch the glutes.
I can't say how happy I am to see ONE single exercise that can build my glutes. I feel overwhelmed with all these glute videos. Really hope I can see real results with this one.
The one exercise is squats... Nothing compares..
@@Rileyed low bar squats are a major worker of the posterior chain.
Again, we are talking as if one exercise does it all. If you want one exercise, low bar squats are the way to go.
@@Rileyed again, the premise was ONE exercise. Of course we should do squats and deadlifts. Reread the original post in this thread. They were happy that there was ONE exercise. We both know that the exercise in the video will not really strengthen your glutes...
So, if you could only choose ONE exercise, then you would choose a low bar squat.
If programming didn't scare you and you were a novice, you'd pick something like starting strength...
He based the video on research that showed that this was the best gluteal exercise. If you chose to do more it’s up to you
Honestly, the two seems perfect 😅@AlgoristHQ
I'm in my 40s. Your content is awesome for those of us who have not yet hit 50 and are rebuilding strength while recovering from injury. Thank you
I heard 40’s and 50’s are mostly the same until one hits 60’s… in terms of everything starts going downhill
@@recuerdos2457 I am 54, hitting lifetime PRs. I'm sorry doing glut medius and promoting it as the "best" exercise is dumb af.
You'd need to get an expert to give you a specific plan, based on your level and injury type. But I would say start with the basics, like in this video. Do them well, and once you can comfortable do sets in the 10-15 rep range, go to the next progression, for example, in this exercise you'd add an ankle weight. Get a physio or exercise therapist to identify your weak links, then work on them. You might not even be aware of them. I am quite fit, but realised I had weak rhomboids, which was limiting my pull ups and causing middle back ache - so I started working on them. Ditto for my hip flexors. If your injuries allow, I'd also recommend loads of walking.
Thanks 😊
@@LarsRyeJeppesen I'm 57, and a lifetime lifter. This guy is an absolute clown. But it is a pretty good comedy channel.
This is HUGE. I am in so much pain with my lower back and came to learn it’s due to OTHER muscles being weak. My glutes are a big factor and this exercise is helping me. Thank you
Also, look into doing dead hangs. You need a bar (like for pull ups), which you can install in a door frame. If your hands are weak just work on handing for 5 sec, then 10 sec, etc, in a few weeks you'll be able to do a minute perhaps. There are videos on the benefits of how it uncompresses your spine, and does other things. Cheers!
Thank, thank you.
I know that I’m executing the exercise properly because I feel it specifically in the gluteus medius.
FINALLY ~ Thanks !
What are dead hangs?@@theastronomer5800
I just followed along and got some real relief in my right hip.
I've done this type of leg lift, but bringing the leg back, and not just up and down, was the game changer.
I really felt it!!
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I’m 52 and had a back back since my 20’s, my Dr said to build my butt muscle, by doing that it will build my core and back muscles at the same time. Since I’ve started training, my back is so much better and stronger muscles.
I am 53 and have been in back pain for over 25 years Thank you for your comment
Same here (in my 20s currently). These and bird dogs work great.
You don't realise how important strong glutes are until they lose their strength and your back and hips cause havoc. Wish I'd have done these beforehand, better late than never I suppose
So true!
Do you have something for retrolisthesis?
@@MyPronounIsGoddess Great question!
Thanks for great advice. As a woman over 60, how many times per week do you recommend? 2 or 3?
Ain’t that the truth!
Not many people realize how important it is to do any exercise at all. It heals your body it shouldn’t be looked at as a punishment. Strong glutes help fight low back pain.
AND I WAS SOO SURPRISED THAT HE MENTIONED BACK PAIN TOO. IM THANKFUL I STUMBLED ACROSS HIS VID AND U CONFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE OF STRONG GLUTES. THK U
Preach 👍🏼
Agreed. Im a strong believer in doing as much as you can to help yourself. Yes some conditions require physio or medication ( I now need medication for atrial fibrillation which was the cause of my running out of breath and energy just walking my dogs!). So now I can walk further and faster.
Very useful!! I'm working my way back from the pandemic. I was still doing hot yoga in 2019. No more. I thought to start hiking/running again and started with an hour's run locally last week. We've got a large lake 10 miles from here that has 50+ miles of trails. The running has put me back in touch with my hips, legs and back. I bought your book Thriving After Fifty from Amazon. Keep up the good work. I'm in my eighties.
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This is the exercise my physical therapist trained me on. If I am doing it correctly (positioned exactly as you described) it is extremely difficult with my age and level of glute weakness. I’m recovering from total knee replacement. Thank you for sharing.
Just so you know, you're not alone in how difficult this is! As a 30-year old sport hobbyist, I struggle to do these too. The side glutes are often undeveloped for most people!
I used to do this exercise after I had my second son and I stopped doing it thinking it wasn't very effective. Thankyou for this video and I will start doing this again.
I've been doing that exercise for the past month, with five pounds of ankle weights. I also do donkey kicks with the ankle weights. I've noticed my butt is a lot tighter and is developing a nice curve.
My PT has had me doing these for years because my hip joints are hyper mobile and cause a lot of pain. This exercise, when done properly, is the best thing I’ve ever done for my hip! I can even do it while I’m lying on my bed! When I upgraded I got ankle weights but I have a band at home
Hyper mobile hips seems like a good thing. No?
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@@tjdinflNot at all, joint hypermobility is a condition where the joints are loose, which makes it easy to dislocate or sprain them.
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Nope, you do need to know what happens in your body and how it functions in order to improve it
This exercise is remarkably effective. I had pain in both knees that made it difficult for me to go up or down stairs, a problem that first developed about three years ago. After watching this video I started doing standing hip abduction exercises with a resistance band linking my two legs, similar to the prone hip abduction exercises you described.(because I wanted to do a set each time I entered the kitchen) I do an average of about 8 sets per day for each leg and each set is ten repetitions. After four weeks of doing this my knees are pain free. I can easily and rapidly ascend or descend stairs without pain. An unexpected benefit is that I find I walk faster, more powerfully and robustly. I will continue with the exercises and see how far I can push this.
I never expected such a miraculous recovery and I an truly grateful to you, Will.
That is absolutely fantastic to hear, what a remarkable improvement - I'm so pleased the exercises have been able to offer such great benefits. Keep up the great work and I hope you continue to reap the rewards :)
3 sets 8-15 reps 6wks. If easy, use a yellow band loop, placed on ankles -lay on side, on flat surface, place hand in front of chest on surface for support, straight legs pencil shape, tip hips forward, raise one leg, heel pointed, leg up and back behind alittle, lower leg, return to start. Feel gluteus work at mostly top of tush and lower tush, as well. Do slowly w/good form & posture. 3 sets, 8-15 reps, do each set ‘til muscle tires. 5 min. 2-3x week. Strengthen glutes to support knees, back.
I went and bought me 3 loop bands to get started on strengthening my lower back and tightening my glutes. I came to YT to find a tutorial exercise video to help me do that. I’m glad to have come across yours. My glutes are almost nonexistent and I really need help. Thank you young man. 👍🏾
Excellent! I have been looking for this exercise for a long time! It meets all my requirements, I wanted just 1 exercise, without wasting my time for more, for not more than 5 min, 3 to 4 times a week and in a lying down position. I have tried other exercises and I have started to get thicker, stouter legs alongside with glutes, and I don't want that. So, this one is perfect, thank you so much! 👌🙏
May I ask WHAT exercises are u doin tht gave u thicker legs? Id like to see tht happen to mines!!!!!! 🤷👍 Inquiring minds need to know..😉
@@nygal6288 mainly squats. With dumbbells.
I am 69 and suffering from severe back pain though I do different exercises daily. From today I am focussing primarily on this exercise. Hope to get better. Thanks a lot.
you need swimming
Have you felt any difference? Hope you are better
I just watched videos with persons walking backward and who got relief from back pain. One was a doctor - Dr Berg. He has you yube videos on this.
Amazing! Started with right leg which wasn't very impressive. When switching to left leg I could visually feel the muscle(s) from my heel up to the left glute muscle. Realizing right must have been incorrect returned and OMG what a feeling!! Thank you for this one exercise that will help this 71 yr old women stand straight and tall again!!!! I will check back with you on my progress; bi-monthly? monthly? two months from now?
Exercise cures for sure. Find out the right movements from a pro ,so you don’t make an injury worse and work through to get stronger. Let us know how it’s going and keep at it..I’m working on knee meniscus and arthritis issue with bakers cyst with 🚴🏽
Update: two months of hard hill cycling and gym exercises and it’s no worse. Feels more stable in the knee, less pain..less fluid buildup with just the annoying click and catch in my affected knee. Hope you all have good results as well!🙏👍🏽✊🏽
Dude, what?! How did that excersise like immediately shut off my low back pain?! Where have you been??? 🤔🤔 I did one set on each side ant pain is reduced like 80%! I like how its one excersise and not a bunch of them! Thank you!
I notice it also helped with my low back pain. What other exercises do you do, if I may ask?
@gibby35412 i did and still do a dead hang every day. I hang as log as I can and do some ql activation excersise while hanging (swinging legs to the side). Also I did a lot of walkig up a steep hill. That helped build my glutes. Now I have only occaaional managable back pain.
@@gbdjski231 Thanks for the reply. I have facet arthritis and bulging discs nagging me for 15 years. Every piece of advice helps.
@@gibby35412 I can really recomend you dead hang. Instal a pull up bar, install it low so your feet is just few cm above ground so it doesnt hurt your back when you drop back down. It really helps wuth spinal decompression. I tried inversion table but this works much better imo. Start small, if you have weak arms and shoulders you will be only able to hold only a couple of seconds at first. Dont let that discpurage you. Keep going eversay and you will notice big progression over few weeks.
Am having issues with glutes and have been doing this exercise. But I could learn to do it accurately from your detailings.
Subtle changes make things effective. Will do this for 6 weeks and hope I get my glutes stronger.
Thank for the informative video
You're welcome!
@@HT-PhysioHow much seconds should I hold it above??
Best I've *ever* done! All in one! I recommend adding as a goal moving the leg up and down in as straight and smooth as possible a manner, this takes an even deeper muscle control. I ALSO DON'T RECOMMEND BEGINNERS STARTS WITH 3 SETS, ALL TO PAST-FATIGUE. You do not want to have over-soreness right off the bat.
He knows exactly what he's saying, my glutes are on fire! And did wonders for my lower back. Thanks.
Wow ! Tried this exercise, have to say I was a bit skeptical.. but I really felt the burn in my gluts.. way more than with bridges or resisted hip extension.. thank you!
I agree! Using his technique definitely changes the effects of this exercise. Definitely feel the glute burn
Great exercise! Just after a few days of practice my hip and back pain is so much better. I was also having problems sitting any length of time, but that has also greatly improved. I have been quite surprised to see the results this fast and will definitely check out your other videos as well.
Hey how are you doing now & are you continuing with the exercise?
@@clublulu399 I am doing good and continuing with this exercise, but I have also added some other glute and hip exercises to my daily routine. Great improvement, all in all.
I’m new to your channel. I walk 2.5 miles a day on my lunch hour, but recently noticed a pain in my left knee. I’m 63 years old and want to continue my exercise. I will get it looked at by my physician. Just wanted to say I find your channel helpful. Thank you. 🙏🏽
Thank you very much for this advice. It came at the perfect moment when knee pain was making it difficult for me to do squats. I will get into this right away!
Thank you. I so want to get stronger& rid of my sciatic back, leg, & foot prickling. I know. I have weak muscles & core, but am an active 74 year old pickleball playing, trying to tough it out. Here’s to starting to work to get stronger. 👍
I sure am glad I found this. At 66 I was in pretty good shape but I had to have colon surgery and a few months of chemo. I haven't done much for months and went bowling for a few hours. My brother wanted to go again the next day but I told him I better wait a few days. When we went again I pulled my butt after one ball! Couldn't walk for two days. Never had anything like that before.
I started your book yesterday and I'm taking notes. I've learned so much already and am putting your advice into practice. I feel confident that I'm going to be pain free and a little "younger" in six months or so.
Thank you for this exercise ❤️
Could you also mention the exercises are a "waste of time", ie those exercise that don't work on the glutes but we think they do.
Many of us might benefit from knowing which exercises we can permanently discard.
Thanks again for your wonderful guidance💖🌷
Isn’t it all exercise is good, just some might be more efficient 🤔
It's usually about the form, not the excercise itself. You can do almost any excercise with a bad form so it might even cause the opposite effect (a chief example here is many abdominal excercises that when done incorrectly work rather on hip flexors than abs muscles...).
Form, control, and awareness of movement are most important.
Yes, please. Tell us what we can stop doing so we’ll have more time and energy to do the most efficient exercises
Thank you, Will! I"ve been doing this excercise wrong and appreciate your clear instructions and demo!!
Wow! I just did this & thanks to your excellent tuition i found it easy & effective, & doesn't compromise ones lower back(i.e. squats) Thanks ❤
Wow !
This exercise is one I haven't seen. I tried it and I can tell it's more efficient than many others I've tried and discarded.
Thank you Will Harlow. Happy trails.
I'm 70 and realized at 65 that I had lost my butt. At first I thought it was great because I never liked having a big butt. But then I learned it was because my muscles were flabby! Since then I've been doing glute exercises and being conscious of using my glutes when I walk and climb stairs and it is MUCH MUCH better! Also paying attention to get more protein in my diet. So it's never too late :)
Weak glute med led to knee alignment issues for me when running (which I did a lot) that I didn’t realise. Result: full thickness tears in articular cartilage, surgery and no more running. Ever. Which means no more triathlon which was my main hobby.
Please do these exercises. It really is worth it.
I’m not in my 50’s yet! And i have no injuries… But this video popped up on my feed and I’m so glad it did! Gonna defo give this exercise a go!
Thank u soo much..due to weak glutes.. The pain had escalated further down to my knees,coccyx and feet.. Thanks for the help.
This excercise has helped me. My physio therapist had recommended to use weight band also. Very effective for alignment of my knee.
I've had pain during two movements (swinging my left into the car and putting on my pants) for about 5 months now. I did PT for 3 months, then 2 months on my own. Went to see an ortho doc who took xrays and said I have hip dysplasia and secondary arthritis. Recommended strengthening my core. Went to a new PT who thinks the problem is I'm overworking the front hip muscles and said my glutes are weak. He gave me some exercises to strengthen the glutes, but I'm going to incorporate this as well. I'm in my early 60s. Thanks for the vid!
At 60, in 2017, I had a bilateral hip replacement; this was part of my daily routine. And has been since 100% most important.
I've had the same done at a lot younger and probably need this one. My current glute work isn't very challenging anymore
I had polio during childhood and used to this and many other exercises daily to save muscle wasting. I am 50 now and still walking and mobile and trying to improve daily. Thanks for these videos which reminded me to keep doing these exercises.
I love all the details you give us in your videos.. so very helpful. Form is everything and you are a stickler about this aspect . Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this exercise! Good to know you don’t have to do squats or get on your knees to work out your glutes since I do have bad knees! 👍🏻😊💙
Finally what I have been looking for, simple, perfect
Thank you! I have been having so many issues with my hips and lower back, not to mention, a sorrier looking butt ever since my MS has been progressing. These are a bit difficult for me, but, oh, so satisfying to feel the right muscles activate! Thank you, again!
I love these exercises. I used to teach Barre and this is one of my fave exercises to teach! Clients loved it, burns so good.
Thank you for showing us this exercise. I have been suffering hip, back and leg pain for years now. Physio’s have told me it’s due to weak glutes but I’ve never been shown this simple, achievable exercise before. Here’s hoping that the pain will now reduce. Thankfully you are eminently watchable too! I’ve just purchased your book to glean more pearls of wisdom. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing this. The “only” exercise needed makes me happy. I used to do this and would move my leg back into a stronger stretch and it felt so good but didn’t know it was the right move, just thought I was making something up for myself. Very much needed after lifelong sedentary desk jobs.
Thank you Will, I need these exercises to help my hips and knees, plus I have a long standing back injury. Your exercises are very well explained and demonstrated, I’m sending this video to family and friends, and I’m buying your book. 😊
Hold it slightly behind. No pun intended. I learned this in physical therapy when I had a meniscus tear. Use ankle weights to make it more challenging. Great exercise. You really feel the muscles working
I have been running competitively for over 50 years and using a similar leg raising exercise several times per week to keep my iliotibial bands (ITB) strong and flexible. I am amazed how making a slight change in the way I lift my legs can build up my glutes. Thank you Will
After of Osteo arthritis in the knees, diagnosis, amongst other nasties in the knees, I started PT with a sports Physio. This is one of the first exercises he had me do. He has me doing a lot of glute exercises. Strong glutes take up the slack and support the knees. A nice upside. Is that in six weeks my bum looks amazing according to my husband.😆
do you remember all the glute exercises you had to do ? If so can you let me know the Name of them ,
so I can use them too. Thank you
@@debbiec6216 i’d have to go back in my notes, but when I do while I’m brushing my teeth, every night is standing on one leg, raising the other leg with the foot slightly out but relaxed tighten the glue muscle so you can feel that’s the muscle you’re working on, and do small raises up and down not letting your foot touch the ground. do on one side until you feel fatigued then switch legs. It’s most critical to feel the gluteus maximus, the muscle you’re working on. People get sloppy and get no results and wonder why.
@@mamalovesthebeach437 Thank you !
Thank you so much for this exercise. I’m going to start today and work on it faithfully! I have suffered with knee pain for a long time and I’m hoping that this will help me. Thanks again!
I took a break from the computer to try this. Indeed, it was hard at first to get chest-slightly-forward, leg-lift-slightly-to-the-rear coordinated properly. But when I got it right, I immediately felt it work my (almost nonexistent) Glutes, as described here. I'm not sure I positioned my feet correctly, but that will hopefully come as I get more used to the exercise. I couldn't raise either leg as high as is shown here, but then I've not done this sort of exercise since Nov 2008.
Thank Will. I'm so glad you explained the importance of positioning the legs and the angle in which you should raise them
I have done this for years without knowing exactly how to do it or why. Thank you!
No problem!
I love this advice. I am 38 with pots, have hypermobility syndrome, anterior pelvic and hyper lumbar lordosis. I'm going to hope it works, I was doing repeated squats reps this last month and they were affecting my iih badly. So I'm hoping this works. At least i don't have a huge headache after attempting this. Thank you for sharing and the lovely demonstration. Much appreciated. :D This seems doable and I feel like there is still a healthy burn there. 🎉
Excellent production.
That gets the job done very nicely.
Thank you.
Going to start doing this tomorrow. I’ve been doing 8 different glute strengthening exercises but this makes it so much simpler and hopefully better than all of the ones I’m currently doing!
So informative and easy to follow. No jumping about and fancy positions, which I struggle with having dodgy knees. Thank you 🙏🏼
Hello, I thank you very much for this one exercise which at first I didn't think it would work but it fixes my 4 years old PROBLEMS. My left thigh had been numb for almost 4 years. My lower back and right knee hurt...and lately my hip, pelvis and butt hurt so bad that it was so tough for me to sit up. I have worked with several therapists and even had steroid shot. Nothing worked. I came across your video and all of my problems started to go away on the first day. I did this exercise 150 times on each leg on my first day and I was able to get up from my couch without pain. It has been 4 days and my thigh numbness problem has been improving a lot too. I was able to push a shopping cart with 3 cases of water bottles from Costco without my thigh feeling numb at all yesterday. I couldn't even push an empty shopping cart by itself without my thigh feeling so numb really bad before. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, it is absolutely fantastic to hear my video was able to support such a drastic recovery! I'm so pleased to hear that you will no longer be suffering with the same pain as before. Keep up the brilliant work and I'm wishing you all the best!
WOW. Thank you! This is incredible. Have never done this lift quite this way to target middle glute so well. I am 56 and it seems that suddenly my fairly shaply bottom REALLY changed. The hips/side-butt puckered in and the bottom glute (minimus?) wants to disappear and dip toward center. I hate this. Hoping this exercise targets this. Any other suggestions for these particular butt problems 😅 would be much appreciated 🎉
Love your channel. At 62, I need to implement a program to slow down aging. I ordered your book to help.
Thanks! I like this, keeping things simple and effective. I have seen others, those glute exercises are so discouraging.
Great video Will ❤ I’m 54 with no bottom and a sore knee …. I will start doing this at the start of my day and see if I can change my shape and fix my knee.
Great exercise.I have 2 sliped disks in my lower back from early years of powerlifting and bodybuilding and I can clearly see how this removes all pressure from the disks while strengthening the glute muscles !
I am always trying to get my gluts to activate - thank you for this! It's going straight into my routine!
So excited to try this thank you 🥰 Ive been wanting to work on my gluts for self-confidence reasons, but learning the other benefits makes me even more determined!!
Just love your videos! So well explained. Thank you so much
I have always done the leg lifts easily. You adding the moving back technique changes everything and it much more engaging. I subscribed for more valuable info.
I worked out at a fitness center for 25 yesrs..the best glut exercise I've ever done is to lie on your stomach on a bench with your legs hanging over the end from your knees... bending your feet and calves down toward the floor as far and as comfortably as possible..take a deep breath ..raise your legs up until your glutes are tight...DON'T raise your head or arch your back...hold for as long as you can...slowly lower your legs slowly while breathing out through your mouth..do 10 reps then rest ..this sculpts and tightens your glutes..improves your posture and strengthens your legs....and it works..
Having a 50% slipped L5 spondylo, I think that exercise would kill me. I felt my spine hyperextend just reading it. Did you ever prescribe said exercise for a spondylo?
That hits a different area of your glutes than this one and doesn’t provide the hip stability and rehabilitation that this does
A reverse hyper Extention machine created by Louis Simmons
Lying on my stomach lifting my legs , kills my back. No bueno
When I do this I cramp up on the hamstrings.
I’ll be 78 in a week, and I’ve had a problem with my glutes. Also qualify for knee implants and ankle replacements and I’ve had fusion of my left sub-taylor joint. Walking down stairs is painful for my knees. I think this exercise will fit in perfectly with my gym strengthening routine. Another RUclips physical therapist also showed me how important glutes are to support my back and reduce knee pain. Thanks.
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I saved and watch this every workout. It’s one of my top to-do exercises. Its good to watch to reinforce my form. It STILL burns
I'm 65 work with trainer. Did my first bikini competition last year...my muscles are phenomenal thanks to my Lord and savior for sending this AMAZING trainer in my life!! I still attend gym and train as though I'm getting ready for another competition competition. Thank you.
Thank you. I am 58 and have had two injuries that kept me from being active for years. I lost a good deal of weight recently, only to discover my muscles have atrophied. Especially my gluts in the back if you know what I mean. I have exercises that I did to help me with my injuries that I have been doing because they made me stronger at that time, but I needed something for this particular muscle which I didn't have.
What an awesome explanation! Very much appreciated! Will definitely start doing this exercise. Thanks!:)
Excellent exercise. Easy to do and it's absolutely clear what the effects are (you can feel very easily which muscles are being used). I suffer from mild hip and knee arthritis and I think this is just what I need.
Awesome video thank you.I have MS and my physio recommended this same exercise as well as resistance training.
Thank you. I'm 66 and have one ereplacement that went bad and in need of another one that I'm petrified to have taken care of because of the first disaster. I've also had back surgery that didn't go well either. So with all that being said, I'm in constant pain I have to work and the neuropathy in my legs and feet are just so intense I'm going to try this exercise starting today and see how much relief I get.
So simple, yet so effective. I cannot activate my glutes, this has been a game changer.
I have your book... you are terrific! I am age 73 ... 39 months ago herniated L4-5 intense pain and still causing problems... your book moves are helping "Thank You Sir"!!!
Wow, this exercise really works. And I go to the gym regularly for decades. Highly recommend to strengthen your glutes.
Thank you. I had quite forgotten. I used to do this exercise. Actually, a few different times in my life but I got tired of people making fun of me for doing it and I stopped, every time. When I was younger and walked everywhere it wasn't such a big deal, but I think I really need it now and I had forgotten it, altogether.
I am 67 now as of last month. I have been recovering for the past year or so from a heart attack. Long story short I'm grateful to still be here. It has been a long road, and I've been so weak. I've started doing these and arm and leg exercises. I already feel so much better. Will keep working on it!!!! 😎🦾