Glute Machine
The gluteals ( the muscles that shape the buttocks ) do crucial work every day - stabilizing your body and moving you through life. Without your glutes, you wouldn't be able to walk.
This muscle group can be difficult to isolate through traditional weight training or functional training exercises. Your butt does more than fill out your jeans.
Strong glutes can improve posture, ease back pain, and strengthen your stride. Getting these muscles in shape can help you stand straighter, make your back feel better, power you uphill and upstairs, and ease the strain of heavy lifting.
To call this a glute-only machine does not give it justice. This machine works much more than just your buttocks.
Because this exercise is done one side at a time, do your weakest side first, and progress only as your weaker side becomes stronger. ~ Mike
Glute Machine
Torso Adjustment
Weight Adjustment
Performing the Exercise
Hint from the Professor: Be sure that you adjust the torso padding so that the pad is below the chin, but above the waist. It not only feels better, it'll give you more leverage so you can perform the exercise properly.
Muscles Exercised
Watch a video from Life Fitness demonstrating how to use the glute machine.
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The Professor