Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. "Office chair butt" causes weakness in the gluteus ...

Dead butt syndrome happens when the glute muscles become weak from sitting too long. You can help fix dead butt syndrome by doing exercises that strengthen the glutes and stretch the hip flexors. To ...

Nov. 13, 2025 – You won't find any support groups for dead butt syndrome, aka gluteal amnesia, sleepy glutes, flabby butt, longback, or, for King of the Hill fans, diminished gluteal syndrome. "They ...

(CNN) — Hamstring tightness is one of the most common complaints I hear from athletes, everyday exercisers and desk workers alike. No matter how much you may try to stretch, the tightness doesn’t go ...

Hip thrusts, Romanian deadlifts, and squats are staples, but you might be sleeping on one of the best glute-building exercises out there. “Conventional deadlifts are great, and I do Romanian deadlifts ...

Sciatica causes nerve pain that starts in the lower back and spreads to the buttocks, hips, and legs. You can relieve sciatica buttock pain with rest, ice or heat therapy, and over-the-counter pain ...

For decades, upper-body training—particularly for men—has ruled the fitness world. Think the broad-shouldered, V-shaped physique of bodybuilders or the TikTok memes about “skipping leg day.” But ...

One of the most challenging parts of running is dealing with aches, pains, and injuries –especially if they thwart your training. Unfortunately, it happens. A study of 253 recreational runners, ...

While running benefits your wellbeing in countless ways, it can also take a toll and leave you susceptible to common running injuries. According to research published in the Journal of Sport and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images I have a confession: when I train my lower body, especially my glutes, my ...