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How to Strengthen Glutes without Squats

Season 1 Episode 44 of Running to the Castle Podcast w/ Dr. Ali Marty

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In this episode I’m talking about different exercises to do to strengthen your glutes that aren’t squats.

You know that if you have Runner’s Knee, IT Band Syndrome or Meniscus problems that one of the top recommendations is to strengthen your glutes to support your knees, and you know that squats are a solid way to strengthen your glutes.

But what about when your knees hurt so bad you can’t do squats? I gotchu

Listen to this episode to hear me describe

  • 3 exercises using gym machines to strengthen your glutes without squats

  • 3 exercises standing using elastic bands at home

  • 3 exercises laying on your back

  • 3 exercises laying face down on your belly

  • 3 exercises laying on your side

All so you don’t have to do squats to strengthen your glutes