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YOUR BUTTOCKS have a big role to play in maintaining good posture, pelvic alignment and knee stability. You might remember when the small, flat derriere was fashionable but training for shapely and powerful buttocks (glutes) has gained in popularity. From a trainer’s perspective, this is a valuable mass of muscle to have; it doesn’t just keep you walking, bounding and climbing stairs well, but glutes support your back to help you lift and twist easily without damage.
Good glutes also help avoid knee injury. Think of a male ballet dancer, with all those big jumps, turns and twists, often carrying a ballerina too. You’d think