THE ROLE OF THE GLUTES IN RUNNING
 We
have previously discussed other muscles and muscle groups,
and what they do or don't do when it comes to such activities
as running. Today let's take a look at what is commonly referred
to as glutes.
Glutes or gluteus maximus is the largest and most superficial
of the three gluteal muscles in each buttock that arises from
the sacrum, coccyx, back part of the ilium and adjacent structures,
that is inserted into the fascia lata of the thigh and the
gluteal tuberosity of the femur, and that acts to extend and
laterally rotate the thigh. It makes up a large portion of
the shape and appearance of the buttocks.
Simply put, the glutes connect the thigh bone and the hip
bone. And the most important role they perform is stabilizing
the hips during the "support phase" in running.
Glutes keep your hips, i.e. your GCM, stable, centered and
straight - exactly where the hips should be during running.
That's it. If anybody assigns any other "important role"
to the glutes' work in running, he or she simply does not
know or understand the anatomical and biomechanical functions,
characteristics and intended work of the glutes.
Glutes, as well as any other muscles or muscle groups, do
not directly create the propulsion of the body forward. Such
works as the "EXTENSOR PARADOX IN RUNNING" allow
us to see the reality of the muscles' work, and we will see
further proof of this in the future. All scientific proof
produced and available so far, points us in this direction.
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