A group of three muscles makes up the hips and buttocks. The gluteus maximus is the outermost part of this group, and it is the largest of the three. The gluteus maximus provides important for motions ...

While many people are motivated to work their backside to achieve aesthetic goals, having strong glutes is important for much bigger reasons. The glute muscles help us walk and move safely and more ...

If you’re preparing for a spring race, there will be a moment in the coming months when you look out the window, training plan in hand, and think, “Nope, not today.” Maybe the sidewalks are ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...

Leg day is a staple in any well-rounded workout routine. And while many people make it a priority for a peachier backside or toned calves, strong legs are essential for reasons beyond aesthetics. In ...

On the search for strong, sculpted legs? Thigh exercises — at home or in the gym — could be the answer. They may not be easy but, providing you combine 'em with some solid quad exercises and weighted ...