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Gluteus Maximus
Region
Origin & Insertion
['Origin: Posterior ilium, sacrum, coccyx', 'Insertion: Iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity']
Synergistic Muscles
['Hamstrings', 'Adductor magnus']
Joints
['Hip']
Primary Actions
['Hip extension', 'External rotation']
Nerve & Spinal Segment
Inferior gluteal nerve
Sacral plexus; L5–S2
Interesting
Largest and most superficial gluteal muscle. [Netter’s]
Reversal of Action
Raise pelvis from fixed femur (bridge)
Common Dysfunctions
Weak hip extension, difficulty with stairs or standing
How to Stretch
Seated figure 4 or pigeon pose.
Trigger Points
How to Strengthen
Hip thrust, deadlift.
Concentric Action
Extend and externally rotate hip
Applications:
Key posterior chain muscle for mobility, power, and fall prevention
Eccentric Action
Lower from bridge or squat position
Isotonic Action
Hip thrusts, squats, step-ups
Related Conditions
['Gluteal amnesia', 'Hip impingement']
Isometric Action
Hold bridge or half squat
Exercise Ideas
['Bridges', 'Step-ups', 'Squats']
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