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How to Do Seated Glute

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the seated glute.

How to do it

1. In a seated position with your knees bent, cross one ankle over the opposite knee. Your partner will stand behind you. Now, lean forward as your partner braces your shoulders with their hands. This will be your starting position.
2. Attempt to push your torso back for 10-20 seconds, as your partner prevents any actual movement of your torso.
3. Now relax your muscles as your partner increases the stretch by gently pushing your torso forward for 10-20 seconds.

Form tips

• Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
• Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
• Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
• Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).

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Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.