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In this video, we will present 18 therapeutic exercises for your physical therapy session, aimed at strengthening the glutes. These are not isolated exercises, but rather work a large part of the posterior muscular chain of the lower limbs. The gluteal muscles, which include the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus, are important for a variety of movements and activities. These muscles are responsible for hip extension, abduction and rotation, which are essential for activities such as walking, running, jumping and climbing stairs. Strong gluteal muscles can also help improve posture and stability and can reduce the risk of lower back and knee injuries. In addition, a well-developed gluteal muscle can improve the overall appearance of the body. The gluteus maximus is the largest and most powerful muscle in the gluteal group. It is responsible for hip extension, which occurs when you move your leg backward, such as when you stand up from a sitting position or climb stairs. The gluteus maximus also helps stabilize the hip and pelvis during activities such as walking and running. The other actions of the gluteus maximus include lateral rotation of the thigh, abduction of the thigh (upper portion), and adduction of the thigh (lower portion). The gluteus medius and minimus are smaller muscles located below the gluteus maximus. They work together to control the position of the hip and pelvis during movement. The gluteus medius functions primarily in hip abduction, which occurs when you move your leg out to the side, such as when you do a lateral leg raise, as well as internal and external rotation of the hip, depending on the muscle portions. The gluteus minimus also assists in hip abduction and also works to mediate internal rotation of the hip.