Although you might be hard at the office, your glute muscles are not working at all, and over time, they become poorer and elongated. In turn, the body "turns off" the glutes and begins relying on stronger muscles nearby--like those on your lower spine and surrounding your knees --to pick up the slack. The good thing is that the extra strain on these body parts makes them more susceptible to injury.
To help you ward off knee and back pain, learning to activate, or "wake up" your glute muscles is essential. And this fast pattern will help you do just that! All you will need is a stability ball (like a 65 cm Trideer anti-burst stability chunk, $22, amazon.com) and only a few spare moments. Perform each exercise for 30 seconds, and incorporate them into your exercise routine two to three times every week.
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