What are the glute muscles?
You probably know the term “glutes” refers to some area around the backside.
But it’s actually a group of muscles, which include, from biggest to smallest:
Gluteus maximus,
Gluteus medius,
Gluteus minimus.
They help us to stand up, walk, stay balanced, sit down, stand up, lift our legs, support our weight, run, jump, and hold the bones of our hips together (phew).
Generally, the gluteus maximus, which is the biggest muscle in our body, helps to push us forward, and the gluteus medius and minimus move our thighs.
If you want to climb the stairs, get out of your seat, reduce your risk of falling, and keep general sarcopenia at bay, working them out is a great idea.