EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 13 MIN
Best Glute Exercise
from Fit As A Physio · host Fergus Tilt, Sports Physiotherapist
PHYSIO MOSMAN: https://www.fitasaphysio.comGluteus Maximus Activation During Strength Exercises: A ReviewThese sources primarily examine the effects of hip-extension exercises, such as the hip thrust (HT) and glute bridge (GB), on both muscle growth (hypertrophy) and athletic performance, specifically sprint capability. One study from the European Journal of Sport Science investigates the acute effects of HT and GB, with varying loads, on sprint performance and horizontal force–velocity profiles in adolescent soccer players, suggesting both exercises can enhance post-activation performance, with GB potentially rivaling HT. Another source, an article from the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning, demonstrates that adding the barbell hip thrust to a resistance training regimen significantly increases gluteus maximus muscle thickness in untrained young women compared to other lower-body exercises alone. Finally, a systematic review focuses on the use of electromyography (EMG) to measure gluteus maximus activation across various loaded dynamic exercises, finding that exercises like the step-up, deadlifts, and hip thrusts can achieve very high levels of activation. Collectively, the texts explore the biomechanical rationale and measured outcomes related to the efficacy of these exercises for developing the gluteal muscles and improving athletic power.READ MORE: https://www.fitasaphysio.com/blog/rethink-your-glute-training-4-surprising-truths-from-new-researchSupport the show
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PHYSIO MOSMAN: https://www.fitasaphysio.com Gluteus Maximus Activation During Strength Exercises: A Review These sources primarily examine the effects of hip-extension exercises, such as the hip thrust (HT) and glute bridge (GB), on both muscle growth (hypertrophy) and athletic performance, specifically sprint capability. One study from the European Journal of Sport Science investigates the acute effects of HT and GB, with varying loads, on sprint performance and horizontal force–velocity p...
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