The Most Underrated Glute Exercise by the most underrated fitness channel on RUclips! I am commenting in hope that more people get this recommended and discover this unique channel ;)
People at any level MUST watch and absorb this. The philosophy here applies to everything, not just Glutes. It took me years to learn and feel mind-muscle connection and recruitment patterns. This is literally the key to progressing strength and size. As said, it is so easy to "go through the motions" and even create the correct 'looking' form but with incorrect muscle recruitment patterns. Incorrect muscle dominance and recruitment is such a big issue. Particularly as it's unconscious more often than not. Glute recruitment is still an ongoing problem for me. This video is absolutely superb quality with some new cue's I didn't know. I even recommend this channel to the Personal Trainers working at my gym 😄😄
@@la33x It's something that you have to learn in your own way through experience unfortunately by trying lots of different approaches. You will find something that suddenly causes it all to fall into place for you. It's not instant. But in my opinion, it's all focussed around the phrase "what do you FEEL working" when you are doing a glute or any exercise. Close your eyes and EMPTY your mind. Focus on getting the 'form' and technique right whilst being very conscious of what you FEEL. Imagine and think about that muscle working whilst feeling it at the same time. That is the connection you are after. Use and experiment with the specific 'cues' (as examples in this vid) for the exercise movement you are doing. By doing that, you will find (through feeling) what gives you the best contraction whilst avoiding any 'cheating' (incorrect movement patterns) to get the movement completed. Something I found very useful was my knowledge of anatomy. If you study that and understand exactly where the muscle you are training is and where it is connected to the skeleton at each end to create the corresponding body movement through contraction, then it is easier to visualise and ensure you are feeling the right area working. I know It all sounds a bit Jedi Knight. If it was easy, everybody would be a Terminator overnight :-)
I noticed that my right glute immediately fired, and I had to focus more on the left. I love unilateral exercises because it forces me to create a better mind-body connection. Thank you Cori!
I will definitely try this. Glutes and core muscles are the biggest powerhouse in your body. If you are able to fully engage your core and your glutes you can tremendously improve any movement. A buddy of mine always says "My glutes and my abs are my life insurance". Great video!
You are so knowledgeable and I'm thankful that you are sharing plethora of knowledge with all of us. You have helped me make that mind to muscle connection. Thank you for offering these videos for free
Great video Cori! I purchased your Booty Burner program in November and hands down it has been the best fitness purchase I’ve ever made! I had constant pain in my TFL and pins and needle feeling when I laid on my side. Both symptoms are gone and I recommend this program to anyone who will listen! I had no idea my glutes had stopped working. I fell victim to just lifting heavier, instead of focusing on a specific muscle, years ago and it caught up to me in my 50s. Thank you!!❤️
Ive been in agony for about 6 or 7 weeks with back pain, muscle pain, hip pain. I tried everything and anything but within 1 day of doing your glute exercises i've made huge progress. After just 2 days of doing them im almost pain free. Im subscribed and intend to keep up the progress and follow your exercises regularly. Thanx a million. x
I find it sad that there are people who don't have your qualifications or knowledge yet they have more subscribers and views. You are so well informed and demonstrate exercises that I've never even heard of or seen before. I used to think it was Maya Angelou who said "Give people their flowers while they are still alive." But that line has been in songs as well. So basically I'm not sure who originally said that but it's true. You are so incredibly talented. I've learned so much from your channel. I wish you even greater success. And there's also no other channel with two adorable dogs in every video. Some people are missing out on helpful and very useful information accompanied with adorable little dogs.🙂🐶
I am so happy you talk about mind/body connection. Years ago I had teachers who would talk a lot about that connection, I had forgotten about it. Now I am/will be much more concious as I move. Thank you
Thanks! I got down on the floor and connected my mind with my glutes, and youˋre right! It was an effort not to engage my hamstring muscles. Lots of work for me to do. Great videos.
I love watching your videos as they make me understand things when i can't even call myself an amateur (i didn't do any kind of sport in my life and now that I'm 34 I want to become more healthy, both body and mind). My sister recommended your channel and I couldn't be more grateful for this.
Many years ago, I was working with a gal at the very first gym I ever went to, who was trying to help me with this move. She said, "I'm trying to work THIS", and poked my glute. Best mind body connection lesson I had ever experienced. Thank you for your excellent channel.
I really appreciate you identifying exact muscles, body mechanics, what impacts joint problems and what to do for better strength and mobility. Much more helpful and targeted than just videos of exercises.
I also find that NOT looking in the mirror really helps to further improve the mind/muscle engagement. Nice, simple presentation without any unnecessary over analysis. Subbed. 🙏
This is such a telling exercise! Hamstrings are clearly more dominant than I thought, doing a bit of quad activation before hand helped shut them down and let me feel the glute. Think I’ll be adding this to my daily practice!!
I LOVE your posts! this glute movement is going to help me SO much. I truly cannot activate my glutes most of the time- it's like a dead zone. Just as you said, I sit most of the day so it's a weak area and also- as you said - my fitness and strength allows my glutes to hide and not do their part. Can't wait to apply this work
you are correct in saying that experienced lifters and athletes area able to mimic a movement and recruit other muscles to make up for lack in form. I have noticed that my glutes have suffered a lot over the years because of my improper form in lifting. especially in squat and dead lift. I have only recently been focusing more on glute exercises to make up for deficiencies and back problems that have occurred due to my muscular imbalance.
You are explainin` so good to us ``simple people`` who do have a struggle with these things. It is good to know anatomy first cause of the movements which will fire up those muscles first, and then the proper exercises for them.
Your channel is so helpful! I cannot lift my leg at all. I used to do all glutes exercises wrong and would only feel them in the lower back and hamstrings, so I guess realizing I can't perform the movement without engaging the wrong muscles is progress.
I cannot say enough good things about RS, I went ahead and purchased RStoration and Booty Burner roughly 5 months ago. Since then, I've incorporated at least one of of each video in my daily routines. I never get sick of the content, Cori does such a fabulous job explaining the details without boring me to tears.
You are really a special coach.. Really appreciate your time and help in these topics since no other coach would concentrate on the point of FEELING THE MUSCLE.... Thank you
This was eye-opening and mind-blowing. I've been having trouble with my right piriformis for a couple months now. I went into this sequence assuming the right glute would be weak, and that I've been compensating on the left. Yeah...no. The right glute engaged just fine, especially when I tried the variation. But the left glute? My "strong and healthy" side?--Barely engaged at all. Even with conscious concentration and the variations, I barely could get it to engage--all hammy, all the time. Now I get to reconsider my approach to, like, everything.
As soon as I as try to lift.. my hamstrings are cramming or they look to be engaged..tried all the cues. You think is it because of tightness or hamstring or hip flexors ? Any help there? Thanks a lot for your for such good informative videos. This is a very humbling move!!!could not even lift an inch I think.
Thank you this is fantastic 👍. Can you do a workout video like 20 minutes long with these moves ? I would definitely appreciate that 👍👍👍🙂 I have a hard time getting my glutes to engage. My pelvis is messed up and so it’s hard to get my glutes to do the work like they need to. I’ve lost a lot of muscle in my glutes and legs from sciatica. My pelvis is titled back and to the right side. I’m constantly in PT and doing a lot of work to correct this issue. Thank you for the information in this post it will surely help everyone. 🙂
Great stuff! You always explain and demonstrate what needs to be going on in the body and the mind when performing an exercise--and why the exercise is important. Thanks for putting all that into your videos! I'm sure it takes an incredible amount of time and effort.
This is exactly why I think as a cyclist, I am constantly struggling with low back/hip pain. Glute bridges are hard for me because my hamstrings cramp instantly. Now I know why.. weak glutes!
I am in the same boat! I need to add this exercise to strengthen the glutes. Spending a considerable amount of time on the trainer definitely stresses out the back.
Lower back pain can be greatly (or even entirely!) reduced with professional bike fitting. However, it is still important for us cyclists to work on glutes activation and strengthening. I wish I knew it before I seriously injured my knee due to my glutes being completely inactive!
Glute activation and hip mobility work are key as you are spending a ton of time in hip flexion. Make sure that warm up is dialed in with the full prehab process!
Great move! I feel it in the right place. Thanks 👍😊👍 Adding this so my post-preg rehab cus i can take it slow. Not enough stability to do any kind of squats, lunges or thrusts.
Great content, thank you! I remember my athletic therapist getting me to do this move and I could not do it. At all. My brain was not connected to the muscle; my glutes had total amnesia. I still really struggle with this move, and lazy glutes seem to be the source of all of my other issues. Thanks for all the little tips to ensure we are doing the move correctly.
Nice! I’ll add the single leg ext to glute activation session. I feel my glutes during somo squats with a big squeeze, and hip thrusts with a pause. That’s about it, other leg exercises are dominated by my hamstrings.
Love your vids on all these essential tips that most trainers do not talk about. I am currently suffering biceps fermoris injury on my left leg, how do I prevent further damage and heal?
Thanks for this, Cory. Since increasing the miles on my exercise bike I'm feeling what seem to be knots in my glutes. So, I guess it's time to work on them now my lower back and core are strengthening
"We are never above the fundamentals." I cannot agree with you more.
:-)
One of the best fitness and health channels out there! Informative, straight to the point and genuine no nonsense advice. Thank you 👍🏻
The Most Underrated Glute Exercise by the most underrated fitness channel on RUclips! I am commenting in hope that more people get this recommended and discover this unique channel ;)
Thanks! :-)
@@redefiningstrengthOC you are one of the top channels regarding "fitness" great job Cori
550k subs not too shabby tho 🏋🏼♀️🏋🏼♀️🏋🏼♀️🏋🏼♀️
@@floridanativelh568 Of course not! But I think it deserves to be one order of magnitude higher ;)
People at any level MUST watch and absorb this. The philosophy here applies to everything, not just Glutes. It took me years to learn and feel mind-muscle connection and recruitment patterns. This is literally the key to progressing strength and size. As said, it is so easy to "go through the motions" and even create the correct 'looking' form but with incorrect muscle recruitment patterns. Incorrect muscle dominance and recruitment is such a big issue. Particularly as it's unconscious more often than not. Glute recruitment is still an ongoing problem for me. This video is absolutely superb quality with some new cue's I didn't know. I even recommend this channel to the Personal Trainers working at my gym 😄😄
Thank you Oliver! And yes!! This applies to so many things. We need to be INTENTIONAL with our training to get the best results!
hey oliver do you have any tips to learn mind muscle connection?
@@la33x It's something that you have to learn in your own way through experience unfortunately by trying lots of different approaches. You will find something that suddenly causes it all to fall into place for you. It's not instant. But in my opinion, it's all focussed around the phrase "what do you FEEL working" when you are doing a glute or any exercise. Close your eyes and EMPTY your mind. Focus on getting the 'form' and technique right whilst being very conscious of what you FEEL. Imagine and think about that muscle working whilst feeling it at the same time. That is the connection you are after. Use and experiment with the specific 'cues' (as examples in this vid) for the exercise movement you are doing. By doing that, you will find (through feeling) what gives you the best contraction whilst avoiding any 'cheating' (incorrect movement patterns) to get the movement completed. Something I found very useful was my knowledge of anatomy. If you study that and understand exactly where the muscle you are training is and where it is connected to the skeleton at each end to create the corresponding body movement through contraction, then it is easier to visualise and ensure you are feeling the right area working. I know It all sounds a bit Jedi Knight. If it was easy, everybody would be a Terminator overnight :-)
I couldn't agree more. "The philosophy here applies to everything, not just Glutes."
I noticed that my right glute immediately fired, and I had to focus more on the left. I love unilateral exercises because it forces me to create a better mind-body connection. Thank you Cori!
Doing the right moves without feeling the right muscle activate , won’t get you anywhere .. great words
I will definitely try this. Glutes and core muscles are the biggest powerhouse in your body. If you are able to fully engage your core and your glutes you can tremendously improve any movement. A buddy of mine always says "My glutes and my abs are my life insurance".
Great video!
I really like how you simplify everything, break it down to small and easy concepts which we can implement
So glad it helps!
Happy that I felt my glutes immediately! Saving this for an activation exercise for my runs.
You are so knowledgeable and I'm thankful that you are sharing plethora of knowledge with all of us. You have helped me make that mind to muscle connection. Thank you for offering these videos for free
Glad they help!
Great video Cori! I purchased your Booty Burner program in November and hands down it has been the best fitness purchase I’ve ever made! I had constant pain in my TFL and pins and needle feeling when I laid on my side. Both symptoms are gone and I recommend this program to anyone who will listen! I had no idea my glutes had stopped working. I fell victim to just lifting heavier, instead of focusing on a specific muscle, years ago and it caught up to me in my 50s. Thank you!!❤️
Your videos about proper form and doing certain exercises to target muscles have been so helpful to me. Love seeing when you post. Thank you!
Ive been in agony for about 6 or 7 weeks with back pain, muscle pain, hip pain. I tried everything and anything but within 1 day of doing your glute exercises i've made huge progress. After just 2 days of doing them im almost pain free. Im subscribed and intend to keep up the progress and follow your exercises regularly. Thanx a million. x
I find it sad that there are people who don't have your qualifications or knowledge yet they have more subscribers and views. You are so well informed and demonstrate exercises that I've never even heard of or seen before. I used to think it was Maya Angelou who said "Give people their flowers while they are still alive." But that line has been in songs as well. So basically I'm not sure who originally said that but it's true. You are so incredibly talented. I've learned so much from your channel. I wish you even greater success. And there's also no other channel with two adorable dogs in every video. Some people are missing out on helpful and very useful information accompanied with adorable little dogs.🙂🐶
You know, I like to think at least I can reach the people I can to help :-) And that makes me happy at least!
“Pause and assess” this is a great recommendation - thank you!
I am so happy you talk about mind/body connection. Years ago I had teachers who would talk a lot about that connection, I had forgotten about it. Now I am/will be much more concious as I move.
Thank you
Terrific tip!
Thanks! I got down on the floor and connected my mind with my glutes, and youˋre right! It was an effort not to engage my hamstring muscles. Lots of work for me to do. Great videos.
I love watching your videos as they make me understand things when i can't even call myself an amateur (i didn't do any kind of sport in my life and now that I'm 34 I want to become more healthy, both body and mind).
My sister recommended your channel and I couldn't be more grateful for this.
Liking the way you break down all exercises and movements. Definitely area of attention for me right now 😉
Keep up the great work.
Thank you! So glad the tips help!
Many years ago, I was working with a gal at the very first gym I ever went to, who was trying to help me with this move. She said, "I'm trying to work THIS", and poked my glute. Best mind body connection lesson I had ever experienced. Thank you for your excellent channel.
I really appreciate you identifying exact muscles, body mechanics, what impacts joint problems and what to do for better strength and mobility. Much more helpful and targeted than just videos of exercises.
I also find that NOT looking in the mirror really helps to further improve the mind/muscle engagement. Nice, simple presentation without any unnecessary over analysis. Subbed. 🙏
Awesome reminder on technique for proper form! I am going to steal a simple quote you use “We are never above the simple fundamentals” ! Thank you.
This is such a telling exercise! Hamstrings are clearly more dominant than I thought, doing a bit of quad activation before hand helped shut them down and let me feel the glute. Think I’ll be adding this to my daily practice!!
I LOVE your posts! this glute movement is going to help me SO much. I truly cannot activate my glutes most of the time- it's like a dead zone. Just as you said, I sit most of the day so it's a weak area and also- as you said - my fitness and strength allows my glutes to hide and not do their part. Can't wait to apply this work
you are correct in saying that experienced lifters and athletes area able to mimic a movement and recruit other muscles to make up for lack in form. I have noticed that my glutes have suffered a lot over the years because of my improper form in lifting. especially in squat and dead lift. I have only recently been focusing more on glute exercises to make up for deficiencies and back problems that have occurred due to my muscular imbalance.
I’m going to try this today because I’m pretty sure my hamstrings are compensating during several movements. Thanks!
Love ur channel, and ur dogs! Im a physiotherapist of 30 yrs and appreciate ur concise, no BS free advice...Keep up the great work :)
Thank you!
Such a smarty.
Mind body connection concept sets you apart and beyond, Ms.
You are explainin` so good to us ``simple people`` who do have a struggle with these things. It is good to know anatomy first cause of the movements which will fire up those muscles first, and then the proper exercises for them.
Your channel is so helpful! I cannot lift my leg at all. I used to do all glutes exercises wrong and would only feel them in the lower back and hamstrings, so I guess realizing I can't perform the movement without engaging the wrong muscles is progress.
it takes a true master to really appreciate the fundamentals.
Awesome 👍
I truly love your videos! Your explanation, tweeks & cues are super explicit!
Thank you for sharing such valuable information ❤️
Really great video. I will be watching this several times ro help me get the details right. Thank you, Greg
I cannot say enough good things about RS, I went ahead and purchased RStoration and Booty Burner roughly 5 months ago. Since then, I've incorporated at least one of of each video in my daily routines. I never get sick of the content, Cori does such a fabulous job explaining the details without boring me to tears.
Great information. Thank you💖
Such a simple effective exercise. I felt the glute engagement instantly Thank you so much for sharing! I will be adding this to my home workouts
Definitely have to try this! Thank you for your awesome informative content! It’s very helpful! 🙌💙
Glad it helps!
Very very importand video!THANK YOU!
You are really a special coach.. Really appreciate your time and help in these topics since no other coach would concentrate on the point of FEELING THE MUSCLE.... Thank you
Love your puppies and disarming way of delivering your message.
I am so glad this video was recommended to me! I am now a subscriber. Looking forward to more of your uploads!
This was eye-opening and mind-blowing. I've been having trouble with my right piriformis for a couple months now. I went into this sequence assuming the right glute would be weak, and that I've been compensating on the left. Yeah...no. The right glute engaged just fine, especially when I tried the variation. But the left glute? My "strong and healthy" side?--Barely engaged at all. Even with conscious concentration and the variations, I barely could get it to engage--all hammy, all the time. Now I get to reconsider my approach to, like, everything.
Just months of sitting have made my butt disappear. Trying to get it back. Thank you for this. It's a good starting point.
I layed on either side to practice the movement and kept my foot dropped. This allowed me activate the correct muscles. Excellent content as usual!
Thank you for sharing 💜💜💜👍🥰
As soon as I as try to lift.. my hamstrings are cramming or they look to be engaged..tried all the cues. You think is it because of tightness or hamstring or hip flexors ? Any help there? Thanks a lot for your for such good informative videos. This is a very humbling move!!!could not even lift an inch I think.
Most helpful video ever!!! Ive always wondered why I can't feel the exercise the way its mean to be felt....thank you 👍👍
How have I not seen your channel before? I'm thoroughly enjoying your videos. Thank you!
So informative. I'm loving all your videos.
Excellent. Thank you.
Great tutorial! After employing the first tip, driving the hip into the ground, I really felt each glute engage. Well done.
Excellent as always
Very informative , thank you !
supper cute little pups... Well explained... thank You.
Thank you this is fantastic 👍. Can you do a workout video like 20 minutes long with these moves ? I would definitely appreciate that 👍👍👍🙂 I have a hard time getting my glutes to engage. My pelvis is messed up and so it’s hard to get my glutes to do the work like they need to. I’ve lost a lot of muscle in my glutes and legs from sciatica. My pelvis is titled back and to the right side. I’m constantly in PT and doing a lot of work to correct this issue. Thank you for the information in this post it will surely help everyone. 🙂
Great stuff! You always explain and demonstrate what needs to be going on in the body and the mind when performing an exercise--and why the exercise is important. Thanks for putting all that into your videos! I'm sure it takes an incredible amount of time and effort.
Glad they help!
This is exactly why I think as a cyclist, I am constantly struggling with low back/hip pain. Glute bridges are hard for me because my hamstrings cramp instantly. Now I know why.. weak glutes!
I too am a cyclist and am alweay surprised how I can feel long seated climbs in my lower back.
Me too
I am in the same boat! I need to add this exercise to strengthen the glutes. Spending a considerable amount of time on the trainer definitely stresses out the back.
Lower back pain can be greatly (or even entirely!) reduced with professional bike fitting. However, it is still important for us cyclists to work on glutes activation and strengthening. I wish I knew it before I seriously injured my knee due to my glutes being completely inactive!
Glute activation and hip mobility work are key as you are spending a ton of time in hip flexion. Make sure that warm up is dialed in with the full prehab process!
I've learned so much from your channel. Thanks Cora!
I struggle with high hamstring tendinopathy. I REALLY needed this episode! Thank you!
Great review and info
Thank you! So helpful!
I love listening and learning from your channel. A public good. Thankyou. Best wishes from New Zealand.
Very helpful! Thanks 🦾
Great video. Thanks. Will try these!
This is sooo helpful! Thank you
Thank you very much 👍🏻
Very informative
Great move! I feel it in the right place. Thanks 👍😊👍 Adding this so my post-preg rehab cus i can take it slow. Not enough stability to do any kind of squats, lunges or thrusts.
Not just a PT. A really insightful and well thought out piece of information. Thanks
Great video very helpful. Thank you
Lying on my bed and trying this exercise, wanna say its working and i can feel the pain. Thank you 😊
Thanks for going slow and being detailed. My glutes need all the help they can get!
Class as always , thumbs up
Thank you Cory... great tip
Great content, thank you! I remember my athletic therapist getting me to do this move and I could not do it. At all. My brain was not connected to the muscle; my glutes had total amnesia. I still really struggle with this move, and lazy glutes seem to be the source of all of my other issues. Thanks for all the little tips to ensure we are doing the move correctly.
I have aaaallllll of the issues u mentioned. I will be trying this IMMEDIATELY
Glad it helps?!
Thank you. This a great demonstration and reminder. Vety good channel
This is great! Thank you 🙏🏼
Also, the dogs at the end 😂😂🤣👍🏽
I’m always learning a lot from this channel. Thank you for sharing 👍
Great channel👍
This was a very informative video, But I would like to know what can I do for no activity on my right glute?
Nice! I’ll add the single leg ext to glute activation session. I feel my glutes during somo squats with a big squeeze, and hip thrusts with a pause. That’s about it, other leg exercises are dominated by my hamstrings.
Thank you will try this out
You are the best 👍🏼 Thanks
You have become my inspiration and I start today
Love your vids on all these essential tips that most trainers do not talk about. I am currently suffering biceps fermoris injury on my left leg, how do I prevent further damage and heal?
This channel is crazy. I can't believe I've passed it so many times
love it !! thank you !! Love the pups too
This is helping me out alot.
I love your videos. Often sharing them with my sisters.
👌 definitely doing this, thanks
Thank you for the information. I do have a question (s). How can this exercise be done standing? Can it be done standing?
The puppies are wonderful!!!
Thank you, Thank you!!!!
What an excellent move! I’ve been looking for an exercise that would show me how to isolate the glutes. Thanks!
Thanks for this, Cory. Since increasing the miles on my exercise bike I'm feeling what seem to be knots in my glutes. So, I guess it's time to work on them now my lower back and core are strengthening
I love your content. It's so good.
Priceless tips. Gonna try it today 😃🤠
I'm all about the base, no treble
Thank you, great informative video!