I love that you talked about the functional aspect of training glutes. As someone who has always had larger glutes, it wasn't necessarily about the aesthetics as much as being strong overall
Thank you for sharing this!! I have multiple sclerosis, and I didn’t realize until I started physiotherapy that after my last relapse, I lost a lot of glute strength on my right side and I had been compensating weirdly, leading to a lot of pain and stiffness. I had no idea how much weakness in one muscle could end up affecting so much more 😊
Nice breakdown of exercises. Side note, I really wish more trainers and influencers would talk about the importance of strengthening the hamstrings for women! It's such a common issue for many of us and can lead to injury pretty easily. My PT told me that women are at a really elevated risk of ACL tears because of this.
Thank you! I have weak glutes as a runner and I have suffered a few times from overuse pain in my knees and from going too much mileage too quickly. So important for people to think about functional benefits of working out certain muscle groups.
Thank you so much. You have shifted my way of thinking. My hip size is at least 43 inches. I have an hourglass figure with a slim Waist. I have been focused on my big hips, slimming them. But, as you spoke about the importance of gluteal strength, I started reconsidering. As I cyclist, gluteal strength is important. Also for walking! So thank you.
Thanks Justina! Your videos are always so helpful and clearly explained with examples. You're one of my favorite you tubers. I appreciate how you mention about adaptations. I'm going to start incorporating more lateral movements in my exercises. Congrats on your deadlift PR!
My dearest Justina, Hey there I just wanna introduce myself: this is Dora from Hungary! I just wanted to leave a comment here so that you know even more people you think are follow! : ) I find your work and all your videos extremly helpful and I would like to thank you all the effort and time you put in these videos! I think you are doing a great job and I really appreciate you! Currently we are living in Hungary with my amazing american hubby and I want to thank you for everything! Please keep uploading and maybe sometimes I will have the chance to enroll with one of your classes! With a huge friendly hug: Dora Sztupovszki from Hungary
can you please make a video on ankle & hip mobility for deep squats?? i really struggle with this. i want to deep squat for functional reasons, and because i roller skate a lot but struggle to keep my feet on the floor and chest up :(
You look amazing!! I'm definitely getting some of those weights and doing some of the exercises you suggested. We have the same body shape, and your video really inspired me to be a healthier version of myself 💖
Hi I found your channel so informative ! Thank you so much I would like to ask you what kind of glute exercises would you recommend after 3 weeks piriformis syndrome injury Thank' s
While building your glutes, did you do other work outs? For example, did you also incorporate some upper body days and cardio days to round out your overall training?
I'm currently ~5 months into my fitness journey. I'm 4st down with another 2-3st to lose. My fitness has improved, though I still do the beginner modifications in my group classes. I want to focus more on strength to increase my BMR (and I genuinely enjoy weights more than cardio). You said not to focus on muscle hypertrophy while in a cut. Does that include beginners? Or am I able to lose fat and build muscle at the same time?
Question. I have a sensitive lower back so I was told by my doctor not to do deadlifts so what do you think I could replace the dead lift with to get the same result. Thank you love your channel😍
What's the reason? A slipped disc? Herniation? Unless you have a severe medical issue, you need to learn how to "hinge" aka "deadlift" properly. Otherwise you'll continue to use the low back to bend over and continue hurting it. I'd recommend working with a coach if you can (or even a physical therapist) to check your form. Hope that helps!
I have a question about achy joints? I have flat feet in general to my hips, knees and feet hurt naturally. I find when I try to start exercising regularly, my joints hurt even more? Do I start slowly, say twice a week until I comfortable?? Thanks in advance :)
Hey! I would check your form first to see if there is something you’re doing that’s hurting your joints. And if your form is on point, I would definitely recommend seeing a physical therapist to get to the root of the issue.
Could you do a video on the most effective exercises for building abs. Not how to spot reduce belly fat bc I know that's not scientifically possible, but just hypertrophy of ab muscles, if that's even possible?
Is it possible to lift the glutes (so not so flat looking) without growing it? I’ve gained some weight and now trying to lose it and I’ve been working out with progressive overload in the past 5 months or so. I noticed my butt has gotten bigger (more muscle) but that also means I’m not able to fit back into my old work clothes. Knowing I’ve gained muscles is nice but my goal was to slim back down to where I was before, and right now it feels like the opposite is happening - bigger butt and wider hips.
If you want to get really specific with your shape, look into a program from someone like Bret Contreras. That being said, if you want to fit back into your clothes then you’ll need to lose a lot of that muscle unfortunately.
I would recommend checking your form and/or going to a physical therapist to figure out why squats hurt your back. But to eliminate squats 100% for the rest of your life is only going to perpetuate the issue.
I love that you talked about the functional aspect of training glutes. As someone who has always had larger glutes, it wasn't necessarily about the aesthetics as much as being strong overall
Glad you enjoyed!
My new favorite youtuber finally someone that actually is honest and gives good information
Thank you for sharing this!! I have multiple sclerosis, and I didn’t realize until I started physiotherapy that after my last relapse, I lost a lot of glute strength on my right side and I had been compensating weirdly, leading to a lot of pain and stiffness. I had no idea how much weakness in one muscle could end up affecting so much more 😊
Nice breakdown of exercises. Side note, I really wish more trainers and influencers would talk about the importance of strengthening the hamstrings for women! It's such a common issue for many of us and can lead to injury pretty easily. My PT told me that women are at a really elevated risk of ACL tears because of this.
Oh yeah it's sooo important!
Just found your channel and I'm really loving your content! Thank you so much for all the effort you put in to your videos! 🤗
You are so welcome!
Thank you! I have weak glutes as a runner and I have suffered a few times from overuse pain in my knees and from going too much mileage too quickly. So important for people to think about functional benefits of working out certain muscle groups.
You are so welcome Britt!
Thank you so much. You have shifted my way of thinking. My hip size is at least 43 inches. I have an hourglass figure with a slim Waist. I have been focused on my big hips, slimming them. But, as you spoke about the importance of gluteal strength, I started reconsidering. As I cyclist, gluteal strength is important. Also for walking! So thank you.
Glad it helped!
I really appreciate how informative and detailed your videos are. Nuff respect. You are a gem on the Web...
Thanks Gary!
I have a history of repeated ankle sprains and aditionally, have strange knee sounds. Your tips are really appreciated
Very helpful video as always
Great information and thank you for showing the exercise.
So glad you found it helpful!
Thanks Justina! Your videos are always so helpful and clearly explained with examples. You're one of my favorite you tubers. I appreciate how you mention about adaptations. I'm going to start incorporating more lateral movements in my exercises. Congrats on your deadlift PR!
Aww thanks so much for watching Kasey!
My dearest Justina,
Hey there I just wanna introduce myself: this is Dora from Hungary! I just wanted to leave a comment here so that you know even more people you think are follow! : )
I find your work and all your videos extremly helpful and I would like to thank you all the effort and time you put in these videos! I think you are doing a great job and I really appreciate you! Currently we are living in Hungary with my amazing american hubby and I want to thank you for everything! Please keep uploading and maybe sometimes I will have the chance to enroll with one of your classes!
With a huge friendly hug: Dora Sztupovszki from Hungary
Dora, this just made my day! Thank you for watching :)
Hi dora
can you please make a video on ankle & hip mobility for deep squats?? i really struggle with this. i want to deep squat for functional reasons, and because i roller skate a lot but struggle to keep my feet on the floor and chest up :(
You look amazing!! I'm definitely getting some of those weights and doing some of the exercises you suggested. We have the same body shape, and your video really inspired me to be a healthier version of myself 💖
Thanks!
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I love you and your videos! Preach the truth sis!
Thank you!
Hi I found your channel so informative ! Thank you so much
I would like to ask you what kind of glute exercises would you recommend after 3 weeks piriformis syndrome injury
Thank' s
Hey! I would ask your PT for specific exercises relating to how you got the injury since I’m not sure of the incident. Sorry I’m not more help!
I just found your channel recently and one of the reasons I love you is we have almost the exact same body type-- flat ass included!
Hahahahah welcome!
While building your glutes, did you do other work outs? For example, did you also incorporate some upper body days and cardio days to round out your overall training?
Yep! I can’t remember exactly what I was doing, but I had other training days in there.
I'm currently ~5 months into my fitness journey. I'm 4st down with another 2-3st to lose. My fitness has improved, though I still do the beginner modifications in my group classes. I want to focus more on strength to increase my BMR (and I genuinely enjoy weights more than cardio). You said not to focus on muscle hypertrophy while in a cut. Does that include beginners? Or am I able to lose fat and build muscle at the same time?
Thank you 😊
You're so welcome!
Very nicely explained. But what about the shape of the glutes if I want the inches to remain the same?
Depends on what shape you want. That will influence the exercises you select based on anatomically which muscles you’d like to build.
@@JustinaErcole can you please do a break up of that in your next video as a follow up?
Question. I have a sensitive lower back so I was told by my doctor not to do deadlifts so what do you think I could replace the dead lift with to get the same result. Thank you love your channel😍
What's the reason? A slipped disc? Herniation? Unless you have a severe medical issue, you need to learn how to "hinge" aka "deadlift" properly. Otherwise you'll continue to use the low back to bend over and continue hurting it. I'd recommend working with a coach if you can (or even a physical therapist) to check your form. Hope that helps!
How much should I train my glutes a week?
I have a question about achy joints? I have flat feet in general to my hips, knees and feet hurt naturally. I find when I try to start exercising regularly, my joints hurt even more? Do I start slowly, say twice a week until I comfortable?? Thanks in advance :)
Hey! I would check your form first to see if there is something you’re doing that’s hurting your joints. And if your form is on point, I would definitely recommend seeing a physical therapist to get to the root of the issue.
Could you do a video on the most effective exercises for building abs. Not how to spot reduce belly fat bc I know that's not scientifically possible, but just hypertrophy of ab muscles, if that's even possible?
I already have one!
Is it possible to lift the glutes (so not so flat looking) without growing it? I’ve gained some weight and now trying to lose it and I’ve been working out with progressive overload in the past 5 months or so. I noticed my butt has gotten bigger (more muscle) but that also means I’m not able to fit back into my old work clothes. Knowing I’ve gained muscles is nice but my goal was to slim back down to where I was before, and right now it feels like the opposite is happening - bigger butt and wider hips.
If you want to get really specific with your shape, look into a program from someone like Bret Contreras. That being said, if you want to fit back into your clothes then you’ll need to lose a lot of that muscle unfortunately.
@@JustinaErcole Hmm...I guess can't have it both ways! Appreciate your response. I'll check out the videos from Bret Contreras.
I tried doing squats, but I still have a hard time doing them and it also pains my back. So, should I still do squats?
I would recommend checking your form and/or going to a physical therapist to figure out why squats hurt your back. But to eliminate squats 100% for the rest of your life is only going to perpetuate the issue.
aren’t the kettlebell swings supposed to be done w straight arms? idk the technique is so different everywhere 😭
Personal preference! I find that the heavier I do them, I need more of a bend so I can target the glutes more :)