GOOD GLUTES = GOOD POSTURE There is no question that strong abdominals are crucial for an active lifestyle and optimal physical performance. We’ve been told over and over again that if the abs are weak, posture is jeopardized. Weakness in the front of the body and the back can create excessive lower back curvature that can reduce the shock absorbing qualities of the spine. That shock absorption of the spine is a necessity for longevity of the entire body including the spine. While many individuals have benefited from core training to improve posture, the number of individuals suffering from pain associated from poor posture continues to increase. This trend has prompted the fitness and medical community to look for other causes, and one is improper functioning of the glutes. Like I said a few paragraphs ago, the many functions of the gluteal muscles include stabilization of the pelvis during standing, walking, and running. 8