EPISODE · Jul 23, 2024 · 33 MIN
*This* Muscle Matters Most
from The Holly Perkins Health Podcast · host BS CSCS, Holly Perkins
Did you know that some muscles are more important than others? It's true! Trust me – there's a lot of research supporting this idea, and it's essential to target certain muscle groups to stay healthy, injury-free, and full of energy. Your strength programming needs to reflect the muscles in your body that need development. And over my decades of strength training women, I know the one muscle group matters most – your glutes! In this episode, I explain why the glutes are the powerhouse of your body that affects everything from your spine to your pelvis to your knees. I share how prioritizing glute strength can improve overall mobility, boost metabolism, and optimize hormonal balance. Plus, I walk you through my top 3 glute-targeting exercises that you can add to your routine today!Head over to hollyperkins.com/review where you can upload a screenshot of your review and gain immediate access to my four-week strength training plan, Strength Without Stress. Topics Covered:The muscle balance equation Why some muscles are more important to train than othersThe importance of your glutes and pelvic alignment How to train glute strength and function Ways the glutes affect metabolism and influence your hormones 3 exercises that target glutes Resources Mentioned:Check out Lift to Get Lean HEREFind The Glutes Project HERESee the research on isokinetic hamstrings HERESee the research on hamstring to quadriceps strength ratio HERESee the research on the eccentric:concentric strength ratio of human skeletal muscle in vivo HERESee the research on muscle size vs. strength and how to train both HERE See the research on anatomy, bony pelvis and lower limb, gluteus maximus muscle HERESee the research on the muscles of the buttocks HEREFollow Me: Find me on Instagram: @hollyperkinsLearn more on my website: hollyperkins.comConnect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/HollyPerkinsFitness/Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Did you know that some muscles are more important than others? It's true! Trust me – there's a lot of research supporting this idea, and it's essential to target certain muscle groups to stay healthy, injury-free, and full of energy. Your strength programming needs to reflect the muscles in your body that need development. And over my decades of strength training women, I know the one muscle group matters most – your glutes! In this episode, I explain why the glutes are the powerhouse of your body that affects everything from your spine to your pelvis to your knees. I share how prioritizing glute strength can improve overall mobility, boost metabolism, and optimize hormonal balance. Plus, I walk you through my top 3 glute-targeting exercises that you can add to your routine today!Head over to hollyperkins.com/review where you can upload a screenshot of your review and gain immediate access to my four-week strength training plan, Strength Without Stress. Topics Covered:The muscle balance equation Why some muscles are more important to train than othersThe importance of your glutes and pelvic alignment How to train glute strength and function Ways the glutes affect metabolism and influence your hormones 3 exercises that target glutes Resources Mentioned:Check out Lift to Get Lean HEREFind The Glutes Project HERESee the research on isokinetic hamstrings HERESee the research on hamstring to quadriceps strength ratio HERESee the research on the eccentric:concentric strength ratio of human skeletal muscle in vivo HERESee the research on muscle size vs. strength and how to train both HERE See the research on anatomy, bony pelvis and lower limb, gluteus maximus muscle HERESee the research on the muscles of the buttocks HEREFollow Me: Find me on Instagram: @hollyperkinsLearn more on my website: hollyperkins.comConnect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/HollyPerkinsFitness/Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes...
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