You don't realise how important strong glutes are until they lose their strength and your back and hips cause havoc. Wish I'd have done these beforehand, better late than never I suppose

@HT-Physio

Жыл бұрын

So true!

@zahairatrillos7071

11 ай бұрын

Do you have something for retrolisthesis?

@deeangelasidlo4651

11 ай бұрын

​@@beverly9 Great question!

@sandrarippon392

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for great advice. As a woman over 60, how many times per week do you recommend? 2 or 3?

@sherriegoodrich6931

11 ай бұрын

Ain’t that the truth!

Starts at 4.04

@zish4k

3 ай бұрын

me when i'm trying to reach the word count on my essay

@nurnadiah5550

3 ай бұрын

Goat

@DrJohnPollard

2 ай бұрын

4:04

@SasukeUchiha-xy4vj

2 ай бұрын

🐐ed

@Act23ful

2 ай бұрын

Nope, you do need to know what happens in your body and how it functions in order to improve it

You have no idea how grateful I am for you to the exact instructions for usual problems which many us elderly people suffer from but ignore. I am a 74 yr old lady in india. Please keep helping us. It's a no fuss program

I can't say how happy I am to see ONE single exercise that can build my glutes. I feel overwhelmed with all these glute videos. Really hope I can see real results with this one.

@AlgoristHQ

4 ай бұрын

The one exercise is squats... Nothing compares..

@AlgoristHQ

4 ай бұрын

@@Rileyed low bar squats are a major worker of the posterior chain. Again, we are talking as if one exercise does it all. If you want one exercise, low bar squats are the way to go.

@AlgoristHQ

4 ай бұрын

@@Rileyed again, the premise was ONE exercise. Of course we should do squats and deadlifts. Reread the original post in this thread. They were happy that there was ONE exercise. We both know that the exercise in the video will not really strengthen your glutes... So, if you could only choose ONE exercise, then you would choose a low bar squat. If programming didn't scare you and you were a novice, you'd pick something like starting strength...

@cyd6691

4 ай бұрын

He based the video on research that showed that this was the best gluteal exercise. If you chose to do more it’s up to you

@angelascharmedlife

3 ай бұрын

Honestly, the two seems perfect 😅​@AlgoristHQ

Back in the 90’s, I had petitioned my university gym to let me teach a Glute class. They denied me saying it was too vain. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I always knew the importance of strong glutes. Great video, very informative. Thank you!!!

@FreeToBe_Me

2 ай бұрын

Haters! 😂

@HotHeadCringe

2 ай бұрын

Selfish. Greed.

@americasariesson1862

Ай бұрын

That message 1) failed to reach me and 2) when i was shown after getting osteo in my hips i was shown wrong by pt so i just thought it was for the outer hip and leg

@tomshadmand3392

21 күн бұрын

M

Not many people realize how important it is to do any exercise at all. It heals your body it shouldn’t be looked at as a punishment. Strong glutes help fight low back pain.

@juanitafox9906

4 ай бұрын

AND I WAS SOO SURPRISED THAT HE MENTIONED BACK PAIN TOO. IM THANKFUL I STUMBLED ACROSS HIS VID AND U CONFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE OF STRONG GLUTES. THK U

@midmomom2490

Ай бұрын

Preach 👍🏼

WOW!!! This is the FIRST TIME ive ever heard that your glutes protect back, hips, knees, I didnt know that! Interesting... Thankyou 😊

@davidaltamirano6828

3 ай бұрын

Do you have nice glutes by now Kristen?

@Eevcee

14 күн бұрын

@@davidaltamirano6828and here come the creeps🤡

Thank you, Will! I am 75 and am benefitting from the exercises you show and explain so clearly. I am grateful.

@lesleyorr3418

11 ай бұрын

@@TNT-km2eg well thanks very much! At least I might be in better shape when I drop dead…

@sher64ct45

11 ай бұрын

I’m 68 and doing the same. You are encouraging. 😊 Thank you .

@sher64ct45

11 ай бұрын

❤

@sher64ct45

11 ай бұрын

We are old enough to ignore people with pea sized brains. 😅

@judyannkiwi

11 ай бұрын

@@sher64ct45e

I'm in my 40s. Your content is awesome for those of us who have not yet hit 50 and are rebuilding strength while recovering from injury. Thank you

@recuerdos2457

11 ай бұрын

I heard 40’s and 50’s are mostly the same until one hits 60’s… in terms of everything starts going downhill

@LarsRyeJeppesen

11 ай бұрын

​@@recuerdos2457 I am 54, hitting lifetime PRs. I'm sorry doing glut medius and promoting it as the "best" exercise is dumb af.

@goodyeoman4534

10 ай бұрын

You'd need to get an expert to give you a specific plan, based on your level and injury type. But I would say start with the basics, like in this video. Do them well, and once you can comfortable do sets in the 10-15 rep range, go to the next progression, for example, in this exercise you'd add an ankle weight. Get a physio or exercise therapist to identify your weak links, then work on them. You might not even be aware of them. I am quite fit, but realised I had weak rhomboids, which was limiting my pull ups and causing middle back ache - so I started working on them. Ditto for my hip flexors. If your injuries allow, I'd also recommend loads of walking.

@alicejackson9372

8 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@michaelfera5515

5 ай бұрын

@@LarsRyeJeppesen I'm 57, and a lifetime lifter. This guy is an absolute clown. But it is a pretty good comedy channel.

I am not even 40 and I feel the burn. I have been dealing with glute/lower back pain, and can’t wait to see the healing that will come!

@maryh3470

Ай бұрын

Look up the old Bun of Steel 2 (the one w the male instructor) it’s hands down the best & most effective glute exercises that will literally transform ur entire backside, trust.

0:00 Intro and disclaimer 4:02 Setup 5:08 Exercise

I love this teacher. He does not show scary, sick, depressing images on the video to scare us. I feel joy, happiness, hope, good energy when i watch his videos. High vibrations,, good energy are necessary for a happy, healthy life. Only kind, good persons who think right, who obey the law of forgiveness, of right thinking, love, peace, joy that can emanate joy to others. I do not watch videos that transmit pride, stress, worries, fear to me , no matter how well the speaker speaks. Thank you Will for explaining clearly the use of different muscles, different parts of the body so we can understand the benefits of each exercise.

@dawnimatrix

11 ай бұрын

I’m surprised other people haven’t commented on your post. This is great advice, actually. I wish more of us would do the same! Thank you, stay well and feel the joys of life. 😊❤️

My PT prescribed this same exercise for me because Standing Hip Abduction wasn't hard enough to do me good. It's nice to get this exercise explained a little differently. I also like knowing how to make it harder now that I've gotten stronger. My goal is to dance again.

@2Madre

11 ай бұрын

Bless

@faith5401

11 ай бұрын

Yes, progressive training you need. You can put on an Ankle weight, not too heavy. Make sure you don't arch yr lower back by doing a small pelvic tilt and hold it. Angage yr whole glute muscles at all times when doing the whole repetitions. Make sure you stretch those muscles after each sessions. Keep it up :)

@vickigsolomon1241

11 ай бұрын

@@faith5401 Other than sitting with my ankle on my opposite knee (4 stretch), how do you recommend I stretch "those muscles?"

@jaspaltoor2061

4 ай бұрын

​@@vickigsolomon1241 A deep Hindu squat would stretch the glutes.

Years ago, I broke my left femur, dislocated the hip, and dislocated the left patella while in the military. My point, I've had several physical therapist and chiropractors down through the years and none of them introduced this particular technique. Now that I'm older, this is what I've needed. I just did one round of ten reps on each leg and oh my goodness...I feel how this will get me on my way to having strengthened glutes as well as lower back! Like you stated, that forward lean "does" make a difference. Thank you so much Will for sharing this. BTW, I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Looking forward to more.

Will you’re unbelievable my week glutes were causing me pain around the hip area for weeks.Thinking it was work related they sent me for physio which I’m doing for 4 mths now.That hasn’t done nothing but 2 weeks of this exercise the pains virtually lifted thank you my friend.

Finally, a glute exercise that really targets the glutes!!! I’m 62 and suffer from lower back issues. This exercise does not irritate my lower back but definitely creates a focused glute muscle burn. Thank you!

I just followed along and got some real relief in my right hip. I've done this type of leg lift, but bringing the leg back, and not just up and down, was the game changer. I really felt it!!

@nancymusialik4769

11 ай бұрын

Interested

I am 50 years old and I am so happy to see a no knee glute exercise! I will definitely start this today!

@maxineb9122

Ай бұрын

Sorry, could t help noticing you do not look like 50

@simplylovelybeawithdonnaco1564

Ай бұрын

@@maxineb9122 thank you

Thank you. I so want to get stronger& rid of my sciatic back, leg, & foot prickling. I know. I have weak muscles & core, but am an active 74 year old pickleball playing, trying to tough it out. Here’s to starting to work to get stronger. 👍

This is HUGE. I am in so much pain with my lower back and came to learn it’s due to OTHER muscles being weak. My glutes are a big factor and this exercise is helping me. Thank you

@theastronomer5800

4 ай бұрын

Also, look into doing dead hangs. You need a bar (like for pull ups), which you can install in a door frame. If your hands are weak just work on handing for 5 sec, then 10 sec, etc, in a few weeks you'll be able to do a minute perhaps. There are videos on the benefits of how it uncompresses your spine, and does other things. Cheers!

@niahoward1920

11 күн бұрын

Thank, thank you. I know that I’m executing the exercise properly because I feel it specifically in the gluteus medius. FINALLY ~ Thanks !

He knows exactly what he's saying, my glutes are on fire! And did wonders for my lower back. Thanks.

You are the most comprehensive physical therapist on you tube thank you for all your informative videos

This is the exercise my physical therapist trained me on. If I am doing it correctly (positioned exactly as you described) it is extremely difficult with my age and level of glute weakness. I’m recovering from total knee replacement. Thank you for sharing.

@keredchang

11 ай бұрын

Just so you know, you're not alone in how difficult this is! As a 30-year old sport hobbyist, I struggle to do these too. The side glutes are often undeveloped for most people!

Great exercise! Just after a few days of practice my hip and back pain is so much better. I was also having problems sitting any length of time, but that has also greatly improved. I have been quite surprised to see the results this fast and will definitely check out your other videos as well.

@clublulu399

4 ай бұрын

Hey how are you doing now & are you continuing with the exercise?

@anneleenacarter

4 ай бұрын

@@clublulu399 I am doing good and continuing with this exercise, but I have also added some other glute and hip exercises to my daily routine. Great improvement, all in all.

I love all the details you give us in your videos.. so very helpful. Form is everything and you are a stickler about this aspect . Thank you so much!

Awesome content and effective delivery. Congrats 🎉

Excellent production. That gets the job done very nicely. Thank you.

So informative and easy to follow. No jumping about and fancy positions, which I struggle with having dodgy knees. Thank you 🙏🏼

I worked out at a fitness center for 25 yesrs..the best glut exercise I've ever done is to lie on your stomach on a bench with your legs hanging over the end from your knees... bending your feet and calves down toward the floor as far and as comfortably as possible..take a deep breath ..raise your legs up until your glutes are tight...DON'T raise your head or arch your back...hold for as long as you can...slowly lower your legs slowly while breathing out through your mouth..do 10 reps then rest ..this sculpts and tightens your glutes..improves your posture and strengthens your legs....and it works..

@catherinegray1367

11 ай бұрын

Having a 50% slipped L5 spondylo, I think that exercise would kill me. I felt my spine hyperextend just reading it. Did you ever prescribe said exercise for a spondylo?

@darkoshmarko

Ай бұрын

That hits a different area of your glutes than this one and doesn’t provide the hip stability and rehabilitation that this does

@eamonnfitzgerald1260

20 күн бұрын

A reverse hyper Extention machine created by Louis Simmons

Thank you for sharing. I will definitely start my session today🙏🏾

Thank you very much for this advice. It came at the perfect moment when knee pain was making it difficult for me to do squats. I will get into this right away!

I used to do this exercise after I had my second son and I stopped doing it thinking it wasn't very effective. Thankyou for this video and I will start doing this again.

I've been doing that exercise for the past month, with five pounds of ankle weights. I also do donkey kicks with the ankle weights. I've noticed my butt is a lot tighter and is developing a nice curve.

Thank you sooo much! This video is an answer to prayer! God bless!

I have always done the leg lifts easily. You adding the moving back technique changes everything and it much more engaging. I subscribed for more valuable info.

Just love your videos! So well explained. Thank you so much

Am having issues with glutes and have been doing this exercise. But I could learn to do it accurately from your detailings. Subtle changes make things effective. Will do this for 6 weeks and hope I get my glutes stronger. Thank for the informative video

@HT-Physio

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

simple to the point Thank You

Fantastic video. This is an amazing exercise . Thank you

Very useful!! I'm working my way back from the pandemic. I was still doing hot yoga in 2019. No more. I thought to start hiking/running again and started with an hour's run locally last week. We've got a large lake 10 miles from here that has 50+ miles of trails. The running has put me back in touch with my hips, legs and back. I bought your book Thriving After Fifty from Amazon. Keep up the good work. I'm in my eighties. Chris.

My PT has had me doing these for years because my hip joints are hyper mobile and cause a lot of pain. This exercise, when done properly, is the best thing I’ve ever done for my hip! I can even do it while I’m lying on my bed! When I upgraded I got ankle weights but I have a band at home

@heeeq0

9 ай бұрын

Did u see a change in the glutes. Did they look better?

@tjdinfl

6 ай бұрын

Hyper mobile hips seems like a good thing. No?

@nancycy9039

4 ай бұрын

@@tjdinflno

@Xenobat

4 ай бұрын

​@@tjdinflNot at all, joint hypermobility is a condition where the joints are loose, which makes it easy to dislocate or sprain them.

Just want I needed. Thank you. Subscribed!

Thank you for showing us this exercise. I have been suffering hip, back and leg pain for years now. Physio’s have told me it’s due to weak glutes but I’ve never been shown this simple, achievable exercise before. Here’s hoping that the pain will now reduce. Thankfully you are eminently watchable too! I’ve just purchased your book to glean more pearls of wisdom. Thanks again.

I’m not in my 50’s yet! And i have no injuries… But this video popped up on my feed and I’m so glad it did! Gonna defo give this exercise a go!

What an awesome explanation! Very much appreciated! Will definitely start doing this exercise. Thanks!:)

Very good technique and presentation. Thank you!

Very helpful from a person who suffered a hip injury due to weak glutes. Thank you!

Thank you so much for this exercise! Good to know you don’t have to do squats or get on your knees to work out your glutes since I do have bad knees! 👍🏻😊💙

Thank you once again for such an informative demonstration.

Thank you, great description and demonstration, i look forward to trying this!

Thanks for that. Clear and concise. 🤜🤛

Thanks for sharing this. The “only” exercise needed makes me happy. I used to do this and would move my leg back into a stronger stretch and it felt so good but didn’t know it was the right move, just thought I was making something up for myself. Very much needed after lifelong sedentary desk jobs.

Excellent! I have been looking for this exercise for a long time! It meets all my requirements, I wanted just 1 exercise, without wasting my time for more, for not more than 5 min, 3 to 4 times a week and in a lying down position. I have tried other exercises and I have started to get thicker, stouter legs alongside with glutes, and I don't want that. So, this one is perfect, thank you so much! 👌🙏

@nygal6288

6 ай бұрын

May I ask WHAT exercises are u doin tht gave u thicker legs? Id like to see tht happen to mines!!!!!! 🤷👍 Inquiring minds need to know..😉

@uma222

6 ай бұрын

@@nygal6288 mainly squats. With dumbbells.

I love the way you give us a good understanding of how the muscle groups affect other parts of the body. Thanks!

Thank you for the clear demonstration and explanation. Starting right away. Bless

I am 69 and suffering from severe back pain though I do different exercises daily. From today I am focussing primarily on this exercise. Hope to get better. Thanks a lot.

@chrism8354

10 ай бұрын

you need swimming

@santicruz4012

10 ай бұрын

Have you felt any difference? Hope you are better

@viovee1703

9 ай бұрын

I just watched videos with persons walking backward and who got relief from back pain. One was a doctor - Dr Berg. He has you yube videos on this.

Wow ! Tried this exercise, have to say I was a bit skeptical.. but I really felt the burn in my gluts.. way more than with bridges or resisted hip extension.. thank you!

@jenng5925

Ай бұрын

I agree! Using his technique definitely changes the effects of this exercise. Definitely feel the glute burn

Love your channel. At 62, I need to implement a program to slow down aging. I ordered your book to help.

Very useful. Thanks for this 🙏

This excercise has helped me. My physio therapist had recommended to use weight band also. Very effective for alignment of my knee.

This is very useful and I intend to do it daily. Thank you.

Thank you, Will! I"ve been doing this excercise wrong and appreciate your clear instructions and demo!!

I’m new to your channel. I walk 2.5 miles a day on my lunch hour, but recently noticed a pain in my left knee. I’m 63 years old and want to continue my exercise. I will get it looked at by my physician. Just wanted to say I find your channel helpful. Thank you. 🙏🏽

Thanks! I like this, keeping things simple and effective. I have seen others, those glute exercises are so discouraging.

I am always trying to get my gluts to activate - thank you for this! It's going straight into my routine!

Your videos are so helpful! PT is a mobility saver!!! 💗💗💗

Nice explanation before during and after. Your patients are in good hands

I'm 65 work with trainer. Did my first bikini competition last year...my muscles are phenomenal thanks to my Lord and savior for sending this AMAZING trainer in my life!! I still attend gym and train as though I'm getting ready for another competition competition. Thank you.

I sure am glad I found this. At 66 I was in pretty good shape but I had to have colon surgery and a few months of chemo. I haven't done much for months and went bowling for a few hours. My brother wanted to go again the next day but I told him I better wait a few days. When we went again I pulled my butt after one ball! Couldn't walk for two days. Never had anything like that before.

@catsapp

11 ай бұрын

I had the same operation. The main problem now is that the intestines now lie differently and the stomach bulges. I wonder if it's probably impossible to fix it completely? Do you have the same?

Thank you I have been experiencing pain in my knee diagnosed by my Physio as being in the menicus area but physio says I have a lazy Glute muscle. This exercise was one that I have been given, your explanation and demonstration is perfect.

Thank you 😊 can’t wait to get started

Wow! I just did this & thanks to your excellent tuition i found it easy & effective, & doesn't compromise ones lower back(i.e. squats) Thanks ❤

@TNT-km2eg

11 ай бұрын

Wow !

I love these exercises. I used to teach Barre and this is one of my fave exercises to teach! Clients loved it, burns so good.

I have your book... you are terrific! I am age 73 ... 39 months ago herniated L4-5 intense pain and still causing problems... your book moves are helping "Thank You Sir"!!!

I am 67 now as of last month. I have been recovering for the past year or so from a heart attack. Long story short I'm grateful to still be here. It has been a long road, and I've been so weak. I've started doing these and arm and leg exercises. I already feel so much better. Will keep working on it!!!! 😎🦾

At 60, in 2017, I had a bilateral hip replacement; this was part of my daily routine. And has been since 100% most important.

@Bigblackpiano

10 ай бұрын

I've had the same done at a lot younger and probably need this one. My current glute work isn't very challenging anymore

I needed this, thank you ❤🙏

I have been doing this exercise since a left hip replacement. It helps so much as I've had a lazy left glute since the surgery. I will add a band now as you have advised. Thank you for all your helpful advise.

Thank you for this .. learnt something about tthe correct execution of the movement

Im really pleased I found your video! I usually love heavily weighted squats/lunges, but my knees hurt and I've not been able to do it, which really sucks. I have ankle weights too so I'll give this a go😊

Awesome video thank you.I have MS and my physio recommended this same exercise as well as resistance training.

Thanks for exercises and informations.Have a good day!

Thank you HT Physio ...so much for the valuable info. You are very kind. May God bless you and your family.

Thank you so much. I've been doing this standing up straight. I find it easier to keep my body in a straight line. I do feel the burning in my gluetes so I assume it has the same value.

Amazing! Started with right leg which wasn't very impressive. When switching to left leg I could visually feel the muscle(s) from my heel up to the left glute muscle. Realizing right must have been incorrect returned and OMG what a feeling!! Thank you for this one exercise that will help this 71 yr old women stand straight and tall again!!!! I will check back with you on my progress; bi-monthly? monthly? two months from now?

@mariavictor4324

10 ай бұрын

Exercise cures for sure. Find out the right movements from a pro ,so you don’t make an injury worse and work through to get stronger. Let us know how it’s going and keep at it..I’m working on knee meniscus and arthritis issue with bakers cyst with 🚴🏽

@mariavictor4324

7 ай бұрын

Update: two months of hard hill cycling and gym exercises and it’s no worse. Feels more stable in the knee, less pain..less fluid buildup with just the annoying click and catch in my affected knee. Hope you all have good results as well!🙏👍🏽✊🏽

I am very grateful to you willy I did this exercise after watching your youtube just once and here was a big difference on my knee pain I felt much better Thanks a billion God bless you

Your blog is very informative & thx for sharing 🙏

Hold it slightly behind. No pun intended. I learned this in physical therapy when I had a meniscus tear. Use ankle weights to make it more challenging. Great exercise. You really feel the muscles working

Thank you for this exercise ❤️ Could you also mention the exercises are a "waste of time", ie those exercise that don't work on the glutes but we think they do. Many of us might benefit from knowing which exercises we can permanently discard. Thanks again for your wonderful guidance💖🌷

@recuerdos2457

11 ай бұрын

Isn’t it all exercise is good, just some might be more efficient 🤔

@joane24

11 ай бұрын

It's usually about the form, not the excercise itself. You can do almost any excercise with a bad form so it might even cause the opposite effect (a chief example here is many abdominal excercises that when done incorrectly work rather on hip flexors than abs muscles...). Form, control, and awareness of movement are most important.

@suzanneemerson9787

10 ай бұрын

Yes, please. Tell us what we can stop doing so we’ll have more time and energy to do the most efficient exercises

I had polio during childhood and used to this and many other exercises daily to save muscle wasting. I am 50 now and still walking and mobile and trying to improve daily. Thanks for these videos which reminded me to keep doing these exercises.

Perfect! Thank you!

I don't even have to do this exercite and I am 100% true that it works. Back when I was a teen skinny was the trend I did them often in the atempt to lose weight make my glutes smaller. I was skinny with a big butt. I should start doing them again😂😂

@mysa.relind977

9 ай бұрын

Being skinny with a big 🍑 is my goal 😊 You sure should start doing them again 😅

Walking split squats banished my chronic lower back problem and forms super glutes.

Thank you so much keep making the world a better place !!! Hopefully one day we all will be healthy happy and kind

Very helpful!

3 sets 8-15 reps 6wks. If easy, use a yellow band loop, placed on ankles -lay on side, on flat surface, place hand in front of chest on surface for support, straight legs pencil shape, tip hips forward, raise one leg, heel pointed, leg up and back behind alittle, lower leg, return to start. Feel gluteus work at mostly top of tush and lower tush, as well. Do slowly w/good form & posture. 3 sets, 8-15 reps, do each set ‘til muscle tires. 5 min. 2-3x week. Strengthen glutes to support knees, back.

So simple, yet so effective. I cannot activate my glutes, this has been a game changer.

This is a great exercise and I appreciate your very detailed explanation and demonstration!

Thank you! Very helpful

I took a break from the computer to try this. Indeed, it was hard at first to get chest-slightly-forward, leg-lift-slightly-to-the-rear coordinated properly. But when I got it right, I immediately felt it work my (almost nonexistent) Glutes, as described here. I'm not sure I positioned my feet correctly, but that will hopefully come as I get more used to the exercise. I couldn't raise either leg as high as is shown here, but then I've not done this sort of exercise since Nov 2008.